Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 13 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Sink inside kitchen door **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk flour and cornstarch. **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in one sink and plastic wrap over the other. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Door on oven, on cook line oven wood not stay closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk-in freezer has dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Behind well wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens have old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of the oven on cook line and the side of the ovens are soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Cooler at the end of cook line.
29-49-6
52
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Various sets of tongs in sanitizer buckets. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Did not observe utensils at this time. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces dirty. Plates in make table area heavily soiled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Plates over prep area soiled. **Time Extended**
22-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handwashing sink basin. Slide covers at soda dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Continue cleaning throughout. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Please print and display with other licenses.. Facility is current. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Boards need talc. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Walls, please continue to clean. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Water leaking on floor at kitchen handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
58
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar-Tested at 0 ppm 3 times. Kitchen tested 3 times 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces dirty. Plates in make table area heavily soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-11-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Various sets of tongs in sanitizer buckets.
10-05-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach, 2 live flies near ice maker. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Queso 88 x 2, queso 144. New temp on queso-95f
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and other areas. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris-Can opener blade heavy. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Various Camaros.
14-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handwashing sink basin. Slide covers at soda dispenser.
23-24-4
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink at prep line near oven.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink in kitchen.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
15
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - dishwasher area under tables - next to prep area wall dusted **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - curtains
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dishwasher area
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards green, white
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage containers/container lids cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - all reach in cooler gaskets - bar cups cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm employee change the pail 100 ppm 0 ppm bar dishwasher machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shrimp kebabs (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding) per employee he placed the food less than 4 hour, recommended to add ice to rapid chill and maintain 41° or below **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - at waiters station 2 spray bottles not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. - cooked chicken, beef in walk-in cooler
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Old encrusted material on can opener blade. - Accumulation of black mold-like substance around soda dispensing nozzles in waiters station. - old food encrusted in walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - waiters station and bar
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside and around doors and curtains of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted.
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Is not clear
16-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - bar **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of oven left side to wall - exterior of hot holding unit unit next to prep area - soiled equipment, around soda gun dispenser at bar area - reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - one door reach in cooler next to stove - two doors reach in cooler front of grill **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - white ice scoop broke. Handle
14-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - accumulation of black mold substance in wall behind clean dishes rack, under dishwasher machine
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - water line in dishwasher area waiters dirty dishes side
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - squeeze bottle with clear liquid in bar - per bartender is a sweetener.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy.
How does Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy is inspected around four times per year on average.
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