Cow Restaurant
1718 Chaps Place, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911876
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection5 high priority (1 fixed by the Jul 17 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 8 basic (1 repeat)-43
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
More time given
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time given
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
No soap provided at handwash sink.
More time given
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
Salmon thawing in intact ROP during callback inspection. Fillets not fully thawed
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
3 salmon fillets fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging in lo boy reach in cooler under expo window
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shelled eggs over arepa dough in reach in cooler drawers underneath grill Operator switched order
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw burger patties over raw bacon in cooler drawers underneath grill Operator switched order
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Expired as of April 1st 2026 Operator renewed during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Pitcher and scoop inside of handwashing sink near kitchen entrance Operator removed
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At handwashing sinks next to three compartment sink and at kitchen entrance
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At handwashing sinks at bar and next to three compartment sink
Repeat violation
Basic8
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
3 salmon fillets fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging in lo boy reach in cooler under expo window See stop sale
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils on shelf between cookline equipment and handwashing sink in water 85°F and 81°F
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer at bar Chest freezer in kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Cloth lining pan of shelled eggs inside reach in cooler drawers underneath grill Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
On top window and on inside ceiling
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
One in hood over cookline
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
2 next to kitchen entrance
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
- 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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.