El Asador Restaurante Mexicano
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
43
Score
El Asador Restaurante Mexicano appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. El Asador Restaurante Mexicano was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so El Asador Restaurante Mexicano trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by large trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and apron stored on top of cooking oil on storage shelf by walk in cooler Bags stored over canned goods on dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility is licensed for 10 seats but observed 26 seats. Have already emailed operator seating evaluation paperwork at last inspection on 9/13/24
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by mop sink has hole on bottom right side of door
35B-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees insulated cups stored in reach in cooler at front line
12B-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and brown square cutting boards
14-09-4
70
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line has soap and paper towel located around the corner next to employee bathroom
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and cell phone stored on prep table and **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of storage shelf over dry goods
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility is licensed for 10 seats but observed 26 seats. Emailed operator seating evaluation paperwork
51-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
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 handles in direct contact with sugar,beans and salt at dry storage area in walk in freezer that has been converted into storage
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Saint bucket stored next to sanitized container on bottom shelf of prep table **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef back make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cheeses **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
58
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Advised to discard broken egg and surrounding egg residue.
01B-14-4
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 walk in cooler.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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/ Pic came in due to inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Handwash sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Dec 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Advised to use Rte-raw fish-raw beef and eggs over raw poultrypoultry. Issued informational bulletins.
08A-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door in dining room.
32-04-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Share with convenience store and salon next door.
33-10-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Asador Restaurante Mexicano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Asador Restaurante Mexicano on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Asador Restaurante Mexicano?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Asador Restaurante Mexicano.
How does El Asador Restaurante Mexicano compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
El Asador Restaurante Mexicano most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has El Asador Restaurante Mexicano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Asador Restaurante Mexicano have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Asador Restaurante Mexicano 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 El Asador Restaurante Mexicano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Asador Restaurante Mexicano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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