Mariscos Los Pulpos Kissimmee
909 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 · Permanent Food Service · License 5909573
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 11 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
-Bowl and spoon in handwashing sink at back of kitchen. -Towels and spatula in handwashing sink at ware-washing area.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At dishwashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At dishwashing area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle on cooks line containing purple substance identified as degreaser without label.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour, sugar and salt in bulk containers and at bar without label.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Several pans of pork and pastries uncovered in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils in water temping 81°F. Operator added hot water and increased temperature.
Fixed on the spot
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Two ice scoops beneath ice in ice machine.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Ice scoop on top of ice-machine.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs on oven handle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Leaking pipe at dishwashing area.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
Carts and several items in dumpster enclosure.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Insect control device over ice-cream cooler at waitstaff area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floor tiles in disrepair at dishwashing area.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Cellphones and drink cup on mixer in butcher area, cellphones on prep tables and pain reliever and other items stored next to food on cooks line.
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.