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EL TROPICO #1

EL TROPICO #1 in KISSIMMEE has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Osceola Parkway
Kissimmee, Florida, 34741
Osceola County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882955

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of plantains in walk in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One on cookline
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwashing sink Operator placed handwashing sign Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In container of deli ham and cheese in refrigerator next to prep table nearest back hallway
  • 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 over raw pork in walk in cooler Operator switched order Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in handwashing sink at front counter Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10868309

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle stored on dry storage shelf
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. BBQ sauce and container of Sazon stored on floor by prep table on cooks line
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in freezer at prep area
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe Vera gel stored with sauces at white reach in fridge at entrance to kitchen
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Five flying insects at storage area
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in thank you bag at walk in cooler
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and onions at reach in fridge at entrance to kitchen
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used to dump pit her of water

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10775779

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827985

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827429

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 7/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774310

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451648

  • 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

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373350

  • 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