Duo Latin Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Duo Latin Bistro has been inspected nine times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting bard on make table - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Facility has chlorine strips instead of temperature measuring strip or device **Time Extended**
16-62-1
82
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction letter for swai used in ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting bard on make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand washing sink by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container with water at hand washing sink by dish machine. Educated operator
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle
10-20-4
55
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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. Sent info to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Advised to pile drying racks other than on handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent a Knowledgement for employees. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen at prep cooler area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claim locked in safe. Manager not present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bartender put empty fruit pans in sink at bar Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Claim locked in safe. Manager not present **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Claim locked in safe. Manager not present **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher. Cannot dispense soap with ease Chef moved dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings in single door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. E cigarettes on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Jun 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duo Latin Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duo Latin Bistro on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duo Latin Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duo Latin Bistro.
How does Duo Latin Bistro compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Duo Latin Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Duo Latin Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Duo Latin Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Duo Latin Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Duo Latin Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duo Latin Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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