El Rincon de Mexico Fresh Mexican Food
3225 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911356
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-13
- Extension granted on Sep 28, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitSep 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Per operator, employees have exam scheduled for Wednesday 9/30/26. Provided 1 week time extension.
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw fish over corn in two door reach-in cooler. Raw eggs over cooked foods, and raw chicken over salsas in walk-in cooler.
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.
4 employees currently working, hired less than 60 days ago with no food handler training. Provided physical form to operator. All employees signed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwashing sink next to office. Operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Two spray bottles with blue liquid at front counter, no label. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired more than 60 days, no food handler training. All other employees hired less than 60 days ago, per operator.
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice bucket on top of ice machine. Operator rotated.
Fixed on the spot
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.