El Asador Restaurante Mexicano
1943 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911847
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 7 basic (4 repeats)-35
- Extension granted on Jul 28, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 28, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
9 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
More time given
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
More time given
No soap provided at handwash sink.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
More time given
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction.
Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For shrimp served raw in ceviche, shrimp cocktail and shrimp tostada
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef in reach in cooler under cookline make table
Repeat violation
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For shrimp served raw in ceviche, shrimp cocktail and shrimp tostada Operator found & posted consumer advisory signs
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board at front counter make table
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At front counter & cookline sinks
Repeat violation
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At cookline sink
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired as of February 2026
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Onions in walk in cooler
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sanitizer bucket on floor near front counter handwashing sink
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Case of cups on floor near front counter handwashing sink
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Reach in cooler underneath cookline make table
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At cookline sink
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
One missing underneath cookline handwashing sink
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.