HILTON GARDEN INN
5877 AMERICAN WAY, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-363-9332
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed plan to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022023917 | Feb 25, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2017036892 | May 31, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill grates on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice container, operator removed and discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging on dry storage shelf, operator removed and placed in its proper location
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -back slash of fryer
Jan 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki hut full service bar contains 3 compartment sink, hand wash in pool area
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled in back prep area
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Tiki hut full service bar contains 3 compartment sink, hand wash in pool area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and drink near dish machine area Employee drink on prep area on cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry equipment shelves across from ice machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic lids and containers on floor in dry storage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat beef in walk in cooler
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 151 E WELBOURNE AVE, Winter Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes in wall at beverage prep area by kitchen entry
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish storage area.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 151 E WELBOURNE AVE, Winter Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 151 E WELBOURNE AVE, Winter Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by cook line blocked with trash can
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched soiled dish and then handled clean cup without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler at cooks line.
Stainless steel cleaner stored next to microwave.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is encrusted. Cut boards are stained. Interior of spray hose is soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Clean plates on buffet not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee wearing watch while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. French fries in walk-in freezer.
Hole in walls in kitchen by back handwashing sink. Holes in ceiling by dishwashing area.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler are soiled. Wall at dishwashing area is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sanitizer bucket stored by single-service, or single-use articles.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink by dish machine blocked by trash cans.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked ground beef in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee back pack on prep cooler.
Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour in dry storage area.
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 151 E WELBOURNE AVE, Winter Park — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger meat stored over fish in reach in freezer.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed plan to operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in the sandwich top reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Jacket/ phone over sandwich top reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe behind top of dish machine
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 151 E WELBOURNE AVE, Winter Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
Recorded at 151 E WELBOURNE AVE, Winter Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator set up three compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at bar by the slushy machines
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Red cracked lid covering flour at prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with flour In use tongs stored on oven handle
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign,soap and paper towel at hand washing sink at corner of bar by the mini glass sliding door reach in cooler Priority
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed strawberries stored over cut romaine at glass reach in cooler at start of cooks line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.