Arepas El Cacao

1990 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34743

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Arepas El Cacao, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Arepas El Cacao on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Micro greens stored in containers lined and covered with paper towels at glass reach in cooler across from triple sink

14-86-1

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler at back of kitchen

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at front counter

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags and jacket stored on dry storage shelf with rice cooked per,disposable gloves and Saran Wrap

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at back of kitchen has torn gaskets

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout facility

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink

29-20-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From reach in cooler across from hand washing sink

29-03-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Facility is current but old license is displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at counter unit under microwave oven-ripped, torn and dirty.

14-11-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avacados with stickers on fruit stored with ready to eat tomaties, onions and butter. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arepas El Cacao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arepas El Cacao on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arepas El Cacao?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arepas El Cacao.

How does Arepas El Cacao compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Arepas El Cacao most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Arepas El Cacao's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arepas El Cacao have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Arepas El Cacao 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 Arepas El Cacao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arepas El Cacao is inspected around two times per year on average.

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