Chino Rico

1315 N John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741 · Permanent Food Service · License 5910517

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 27, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 27 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 basic (2 repeats)
    -26
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

10 violations found
  1. First visitAug 27, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    10 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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 chicken over fully cooked calamari, spring rolls and noodles in reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged.

      Fixed on the spot

      Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.

      -Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. -Raw pork over cream cheese and ham in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Intermediate4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Fried chicken in reach-in freezer prepared on 8/25 without date marking.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Outside of bulk containers soiled with food debris.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed rice in handwashing sink next to triple sink.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Several spray bottles containing acid unlabeled at ware washing area and on shelf near prep sink. Operator labeled.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Bulk containers containing baking soda and starch unlabeled at back of kitchen.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Broccoli and peeled onions uncovered in walk-in cooler.

      Food stored on floor.

      -Two bottles of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. -Bucket of sauce stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed on shelf.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

      Two sanitizer buckets stored on floor at front counter. Operator placed on crates.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination4
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1