El Importado Sabor Original
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
30
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Importado Sabor Original stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-grade containers used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting El Importado Sabor Original on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
26
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in thank you grocery bag at glass reach in cooler by triple sink
14-15-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin stored next to salt at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 at front counter,per operator opened yesterday morning **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in ice cream freezer stored in dining area with no lock.
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar in clear containers at kitchen area
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left glass reach in cooler by triple
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of hallway where restrooms are located
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bread knife stored between prep table and steam able **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice at front counter in mini cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hamburger bun at hot well covered by cloth towel
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sausages stored in to go plastic bags at reach in cooler in prep area
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef made yesterday per operator no date mark
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink at front counter and by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Ice cream reach in freezer stored in dining area. Per operator ice cream orders are processed in the dining area.Explained to operator ice cream freezer has to be behind the counter
08B-37-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Two black grease receptacles at right of back door
33-23-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven at entrance to kitchen
22-08-4
33
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.Operator selling rice drink bought from person who don't have license and prepares food at home. Operator discard **Corrected On-Site**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef kept on tall reach in cooler overnight with temperatures of 45 and 47F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken kept overnight on tall reach in cooler in the back with temperature of 45F, shredded beef overnight kept on reach in cooler in the back with temperature of 47F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.Rice drink bought from person who don't have license.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken thighs stored over raw steak in reach in cooler in the back. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over smoked ham steaks in tall reach in cooler in the back.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap on hand sink located in dish area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.Inspector saw employee wash and rinse plastic container and no rinsing. Inspector showed operator how to set up three bay sink and request to sanitize all items washed prior .
16-29-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cooking chicken while wearing a watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.To go containers kept on top of reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
32
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ice scoop
23-03-4
90
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. This inspector has not been in this facility in approximately 2 years. Plan is completely reconfigured from a buffet type restaurant to a cook to order restaurant. Employees scoop ice cream type desert in dining room with no handwash sink nearby and unit covers can be opened by guests. No plan review for this configuration was found. Advised to submit plan review and remodel application to Tallahassee.
51-16-7
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. Young man in prep area with no proof: Gerardo Milano.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employees with watches on their arms. Both removed watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No restraint on One of two kitchen employees - Gerardo Milano. Young man put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cookline prep cooler with broken gasket. 3 door reach in cooler in kitchen with broken/ripped gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Must be available at all times.
51-18-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Importado Sabor Original last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Importado Sabor Original on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Importado Sabor Original?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Importado Sabor Original.
How does El Importado Sabor Original compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
El Importado Sabor Original most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has El Importado Sabor Original's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Importado Sabor Original have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Importado Sabor Original 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 Importado Sabor Original inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Importado Sabor Original is inspected around two times per year on average.
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