Eterna Restaurant & Lounge
2079 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34743 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911092
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 30 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-14
- Extension granted on Jul 31, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 14, 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 visitJul 31, 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.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
More time given
Basic1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
More time given
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
4 salmon fillets on rack in walk in cooler fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging - see stop sale Operator discarded
Intermediate2
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. Several steaks on menu offered cooked to order Emailed operator consumer advisory signs in English & Spanish
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Cookline handwashing sink blocked by mortar and pestle Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging.
Facility is vacuum packaging raw pork belly on site and holding it for 7 days per operator No HACCP plan approved or in process
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.
4 salmon fillets on rack in walk in cooler fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging - see stop sale Operator discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In ice machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
One pair on oven handle on cookline Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
2 on cookline
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
One in hood over cookline
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.