El Paisa De Kissimmee
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, El Paisa De Kissimmee has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Paisa De Kissimmee was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting El Paisa De Kissimmee on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand sink by ware wash. Operator moved garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 purchased bleach during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items held in cooler no date markings
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing tight fitting **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in gaskets torn and soiled
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps at bottom of door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case plastic water bottles on floor storage behind curtains by restrooms Operator removed items off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case to go boxes on floor by entrance to kitchen Operator removed off floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans in 2 door reach in not covered. Operator covered beans **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cream tomatoes and unwashed vegetables . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Single door cooler near triple sink: Garlic in oil, soups, snapper, Chicken, Pork, Fish, Beef raw, cream, mushrooms, mofungo, sausage, Mozzarella, ribs, ham, heavy cream. 47-52F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single door cooler near triple sink: Garlic in oil, soups, snapper, Chicken, Pork, Fish, Beef raw, cream, mushrooms, mofungo, sausage, Mozzarella, ribs, ham, heavy cream. 47-52F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At both hand sinks. Operator turned on water supply **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
41
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting oranges with bare hand.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw chicken, raw beef over avocados and creole stew. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. Operator stated hot water faucet broke so turned off.
27-16-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in sink and cloth towel hanging on side. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Containers of soup pulled from freezer not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner on top of cooler by to go menus. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Slicer on bottom shelf of prep table maybe 1 inch off floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. 3 compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil and plantain in storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs and ladle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. When draining 3 compartment sink, drain fills up and water goes on floor.
29-03-4
33
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid Ants and Roach spray at location. **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 #10 pineapple can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small fly insect in kitchen area and 3 small fly insects in seating area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of employee hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemicals test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit at location.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container had a ramekin as a scoop. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit kitchen back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of avocado, limes and cooking oil directly on the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door, hot cooking line area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and freezer shelves kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall through kitchen, mainly by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paisa De Kissimmee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paisa De Kissimmee on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paisa De Kissimmee?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Paisa De Kissimmee.
How does El Paisa De Kissimmee compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
El Paisa De Kissimmee most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has El Paisa De Kissimmee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Paisa De Kissimmee have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Paisa De Kissimmee 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 Paisa De Kissimmee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Paisa De Kissimmee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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