El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant

1000 Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2024
50
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant's record stops at Apr 15, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 12 violations compared to roughly 22 violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding box heavily soiled inside and out. Including all sliding pans, rails and bottom shelf heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at dishwasher area full of cleaning products, and used as a shelf.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Various areas, cookline, dishwasher area and freezer/Walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over prep area heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
50
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Pizza sauce, 6..7 lbs Arrezzio
01B-01-4
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. Sent form to operator as all parts are available on site.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.sink used as shelf for dirty dishes.
31A-09-4
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/ No manager with approximately 8 employees working today.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Pastry display case. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Y on mop sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters Walls throughout kitchen,
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2021 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-several longboards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several girls traveling in and out of kitchen with long flown hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 3 bin sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in grab and go cooler are dated but need more labelling. Must include Name of facility where packaged, date packaged, address and brief description for example: dessert.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All of dishwash area heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
27
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 128° in holding unit, recommended to add more water to unit and turn more high 135° or above.
03B-01-6
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 walk-in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions ice machine water filter
29-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - containers with food in reach in coolers and in walk-in cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils, containers inside **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink kitchen waiters station
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In cookline
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hand wash sinks soiled with accumulated black debris inside sink. - reach in cooler gaskets - prep tables shelves - walk-in cooler shelves and trays - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. All tables shelves have aluminum Gould soiled and torn.
14-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in rack at front area
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.in floor dry storage area
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - in walk-in cooler cut lettuce, pots with sauces, beans **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - soiled throughout the kitchen - heavy accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, under 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - All Reach-in cooler / freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl container to dispense food **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans at rack by kitchen entrance **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall next prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - water bottles, cups with soda
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen, under racks and tables **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
19
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager can determined if is hot temp or sanitizer, neither is working **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to 3 bay sink, napkin inside, sponge **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using containers to dispense food, containers inside broths and sauces **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall next to back prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones in tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Observed tools, huka pipe, **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Next to ice machine, under shelves and equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant on file is from Apr 15, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant.

How does El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 22 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Primo La Casa De Las Alcapurrias Restaurant 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.