Eat in Chips
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Eat in Chips, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Eat in Chips on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to line empanadas in warmer and to line bowl for draining after frying. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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 in reach-cooler not date marked. Per operator milk was open on 05/05 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor at back of deep fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - floors worn throughout kitchen
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - above back door
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust - ceiling tiles over cook line dusty
36-34-5
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham, chopped green cabbage, manager discarded
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -shopped green cabbage, sliced ham.
01B-24-5
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. -maria p. Expired 3/2023, statefoodsafety. Operator stated renewing individuals training
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -near back door
36-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute. -manager cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on countertop next to plastic drink lids **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -restrooms
31B-04-4
52
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10-25ppm. Advised remix and tested again at 50-100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce clearly marked as keep refrigerated left on tables throughout day. Temped at 70f. Advised to keep cold and bring to customer as requested.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility opened without plan review and has made changes. This used to be a market with food. Now it is mostly food with with few grab n go items.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line reach in cooler: beef (50F - Cold Holding). Item move to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: butter (125F - Hot Holding). Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips needed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door reach in cooler, front counter.
05-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eat in Chips last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eat in Chips on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eat in Chips?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eat in Chips.
How does Eat in Chips compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Eat in Chips most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Eat in Chips' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eat in Chips have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eat in Chips 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 Eat in Chips inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eat in Chips is inspected around three times per year on average.
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