PERICO RIPIAO LATIN FOOD
Based on 7 health inspections, PERICO RIPIAO LATIN FOOD in KISSIMMEE has earned a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, Florida, 34746
Osceola County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/2/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13518449
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 7 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 small packages of salmon thawed in package. Educated operator and provided handout. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board by microwave on cook line.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine at bar did not reach 160F, data plate states it is a chemical dish machine. Operator placed order for sanitizer and arrives tomorrow. Advised operator to discontinue use of dish machine until they have the sanitizer.
- 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 cellphone stored on shelving with seasonings at prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles at walk-in freezer door.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at bar.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at end of cook line. Operator moved off of floor. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork at pull out drawers of maketable cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 small packages of salmon thawed in package. Educated operator and provided handout. Operator discarded.
9/11/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10898669
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 6 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured by soda bib racks, operator secured. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach-in freezer on cookline where microwave is.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour by prep area near stove. Operator placed upright. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. At dumpster area.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and oranges over prepped sauces. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in maketable at end of cookline, operator moved. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at ware washing area blocked by dirty dishes.
5/2/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10734944
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair at entrance walk in freezer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with Green plantains next to cook line Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer and around door in walk in freezer
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over RTE in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar station Corrected On-Site
12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8787927
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 6 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon. Operator removed from packaging Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above food prep table Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bartender/ server wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer across from main prep table is not working
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. . Advised operator that water must be 135F. Operator immediately discarded water Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing French fries in broken freezer. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned Corrected On-Site
4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8659884
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 basic
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - manager states dishwasher machine not working. Establishment using triple sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hood filter baffles in disrepair - gasket torn on cook line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - at ware wash station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8386921
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 2 int, 9 basic
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - manager states dishwasher machine not working. Establishment using triple sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - 2 cook employees wearing watches Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hood filter baffles in disrepair - gasket torn on cook line cooler Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. - bottled orange juices and clean food pans stored in back area no overhead protection Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk rice - bulk flour Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - sauce cooler on cook line Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - grocery bags storing seafood on cook line Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - breaded chicken (54F - Cold Holding); - raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); - pigs ear (54F - Cold Holding) Manager states items brought to cooler <2 hours. Instructed employee to move freezer for expedited cooling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - at ware wash station Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine >200. Employee diluted. Final reading 100ppm Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at bar used to store various bar items Warning
8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8473225
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen and dish area
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over cucumbers / tomatoes in the walk in cooler
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board in the kitchen is soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans in the dish area
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site