El Nuevo Ponceno

3225 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Nuevo Ponceno has been inspected three times since 2023. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so El Nuevo Ponceno is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jan 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in the reach in cooler. Shelled eggs over cooked rice in reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol on the prep table **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using Ajax as a sanitizer. Operator replaced Ajax and I observed Clorox sanitizer . **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rags in the hand washing 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

May 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Nuevo Ponceno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Nuevo Ponceno on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Nuevo Ponceno compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

El Nuevo Ponceno most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has El Nuevo Ponceno's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Nuevo Ponceno have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Nuevo Ponceno means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Nuevo Ponceno inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Nuevo Ponceno is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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