La Estacion de la Arepa

1126 E Donegan Ave, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911761

D
Grade D
Safety score 66 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 23, 2026

What drove the grade

Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.High priority · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic
    -14
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 23
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score66

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitJul 23, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.

      Ibuprofen bottle on dry storage shelf with single service items, spices and sauces Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Expired as of April 1st 2026 Observed facility open and operating serving guests

      Administrative complaint

    Basic5

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Water bottles on floor at front counter and in storage room across from bathroom Oil on floor in kitchen

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Utensil water in front counter steamwell 79°F

      Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

      At front counter drink station ice well Operator removed scoop

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Several on clean dish storage shelves across from three compartment sink and in storage room

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Gasket and fan in reach in cooler inside storage room across from bathroom

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

In-use utensils properly stored2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Current license displayed1