EL TROPICO #1
Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida, 34741
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter sink.Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Containers of shredded chicken covered with paper towels with the paper towels in direct contact with chicken in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. White reach in cooler by entrance door to kitchen Walk in cooler
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of container of sugar at front line Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored under coffee maker at front counter
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter sink.Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Containers of shredded chicken covered with paper towels with the paper towels in direct contact with chicken in walk in cooler
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded chicken stored in to go bags at reach in cooler
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef,eggs,cheese,chicken and sausage all temping between 47F-51F,per operator items were in walk in cooler overnight. Milk stored at white reach in cooler temping at 67F
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef,eggs,cheese,chicken and sausage all temping between 47F-51F,per operator items were in walk in cooler overnight. Milk stored at white reach in cooler Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fans of walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf with sanitized bowls at cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of sugar stored by paper towel at frontline hand washing sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fans of walk in freezer Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Milk in reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen has no top Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut parsley stored in container lined with paper towel Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked mashed potatoes stored in grocery bag at walk in cooler Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Frozen vegetables in Saran Wrap stored with raw chicken in Saran Wrap at reach in freezer past the prep table Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over mashed potatoes in walk in cooler Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women and men bathroom doors do not seal when closed
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled in white container at prep area Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut red onions and cut green onions lined with paper towel
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded beef stored in to go plastic bag at walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw steak Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Red beans, raw chicken raw bacon walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken red beans walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jenny Lobelo
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).