Lechonera EL Jibarito

1985 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911364

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Intermediate · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection
    3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 10 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -20
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

13 violations found
  1. First visitOct 30, 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.

    13 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Handwashing sink in smoker room.

      No soap provided at handwash sink.

      Handwashing sink in smoker room.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Spray bottle containing bleach unlabeled at three compartment sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic10

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.

      Morcillas, Alcapurrias and Pasteles in chest freezer and glass reach in cooler in dining room.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Several pans of food uncovered.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Food stored on floor.

      Bag of rice on floor in dry storage area.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Gaskets on reach-in freezer on cooks line.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Leaking pipe at handwashing sink on cooks line.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Male restroom.

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

      Dumpster lid broken.

      Repeat violation

      Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.

      Inoperable display case and reach-in cooler at back of property.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Kitchen exit door and side entrance near restrooms.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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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.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Garbage and refuse2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Restrooms1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1