El Paisa de Kissimmee
4655 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911656
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 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.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw beef and raw chicken stored over fried and fried plantains in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw beef over raw fish and cooked items in reach-in cooler next to handwashing sink in kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live small flying insects by women's bathroom door. Operator killed and cleaned up.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
1 new employee in kitchen hired less than 1 week ago with no food handler training. Provided form to operator and employee signed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Several plastic lids in handwashing sink of kitchen and rolling trash can in front. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At handwashing sink of women's bathroom. Operator provided.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee beverages throughout establishment. 2 at front counter. And 2 on kitchen prep tables. Operator removed all.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Gasket on reach-in cooler by triple sink. Per operator they ordered the gasket and are waiting for delivery.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
At triple sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
2 missing above reach-in coolers in kitchen.
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.