HYATT HOUSE ORLANDO/UNIVERSAL
5940 CARAVAN COURT, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-352-5660
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
2 Live, small flying insects found at the bar
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
2 Live, small flying insects found at the bar
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg in carton in walk in cooler that is cracked in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under shelf next to food on kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen
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Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled in dish area Manager discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Table across from reach in coolers
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on left side of the condenser
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water for Canadian ham in prep sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket in dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Light not functioning. On hood over fryer on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 1)Tooth picks under prep table 2) plastic containers above microwave in kitchen
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 157.5F and operator strip did not turn black
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand sink when entering kitchen
Light not functioning. On hood over fryer on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers above three comp sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 1)Tooth picks under prep table 2) plastic containers above microwave in kitchen
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oatmeal toppings on buffet Operator placed under sneeze guard
Two Live, small flying insects found at the bar
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary 500++ Remade and then was 300
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen 81 3 minutes later 105F
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Buffet area
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server
Interior of merrychef oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above three compartment sink
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean without washing hands. Manager addressed with employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On speed rack in kitchen commercially cooked sausage (56F - Cold Holding); sliced Canadian bacon (57F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager Placed in reach in freezer for temperature recovery 20minutes later Canadian bacon 38F Liquid eggs 40F Sausage links 43F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next to food under prep table in kitchen. And cleaner stored next to clean pans across from steam kettle
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand sink when entering kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Dishwasher
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. Tomas the dishwasher working 8 months
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured In back office area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On clean items shelf in dish room
Food stored on floor. Dry storage room
Ice buildup in under counter reach-in freezer under microwave
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In grated Romano in sandwich cooler underneath across from flat top,grill on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Merry chef in kitchen
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers above 3 comp sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes in dry storage room
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in sink on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three comp sink.
Spray bottle containing orange toxic substance not labeled under table in cooks line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Behind ice machine installed 2-23
Ice buildup in double door reach-in freezer in the kitchen and in walk in freezer behind the condenser
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Under prep table across from stove on cooks line
Aug 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine by the vent
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dish machine 129.8F Ran for 15 minutes then 140.4F
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loaded dishwasher and then went to other side of dish washer and unloaded clean dishes Manager addressed with employee
Three Live, small flying insects in dish room by three comp sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table with microwave
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Machine closest to kitchen in buffet room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish machine by the vent
Clean spatulas and spoons not stored inverted or in a protected manner on clean item shelf next to walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar.
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