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PIONEER HALL

3520 N FORT WILDERNESS TRL, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 · 407-824-3457

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats629
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5801778
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fire suppression hood system filters has grease accumulation left on the surface(smoke house)
Basic/23-03-4
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris spilled on the floor inside walk in coolers.
Basic/36-73-4
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed brush used for kettles soiled hanging on the wall in the prep kitchen.
Basic/24-06-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to hand wash sink located in the smoke house. Engineering notify at time of inspection
Basic/36-27-5/Corrective Action Taken
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Checked boiler certificates 131731 and 131732 expired 6/2/2025 engineering will check status.
/48-01-5
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Checked dish machine three times not properly sanitizing final rinse gauge reading 158-159°f wash gauge less than 160°f. Recommend Manager to set up three compartment sink wash,rinse and sanitize until dish machine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking cup stored inside hand wash sink located in the smoker area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine curtains in wash/rinse tanks, torn located in the front area of dish machine. Per Chef engineering has curtains on order.
Basic/16-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the top panel of reach in freezer located near cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored in oatmeal bulk container located in the dry storage room.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris left on plastic containers stacked on storage shelves. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Basic/16-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all six hood filters has grease accumulation on the filters, and the fire suppression hood recommend to clean more often.( smoke house back dock area)
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed spring mix stored with a box of cucumbers inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking underneath the drain board in the dishmachine area. Per Chef notify engineering.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has red stains and deep cut marks left on the surface (bar area)
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed black pan stacked wet on the storage shelve.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the dish machine room
Basic/36-22-4
Oct 6, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Smoker area and cove molding by fryer station area.
Basic/36-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up inside oven and on ceiling in walk in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Base of doors throughout the establishment.
Basic/35B-05-4

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.