El Punto Del Coro

5407 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2025
20
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited El Punto Del Coro five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 7, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so El Punto Del Coro trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of empanadas and raw pork stored on top of fries at the reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked beef burger stored on bottom of raw chicken at the reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bottom of make table (); shredded chicken (56F - Cold Holding) Operator stated was at the reach-in cooler all night and it's been a5 the cooler for only 3 hours recommended to move to the reach-in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Supposed to be 60 day warning. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Supposed to be 60 day warning. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Garlic smacher cracked . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips not available. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
35
Apr 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in single door reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From bottom of the hand wash sink.
29-11-4
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ground fresh garlic with oil (77F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ground fresh garlic with oil (77F - Cold Holding), operator stated he did it yesterday. Reviewed fresh garlic in oil must be kept under 41F or over 135F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee be outside of the food truck, take an order and put on gloves without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bag being used to cover the white rice in cookline. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over passion fruit juice, operator moved the juice to be in drink cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed single serve items blocking hand wash sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottle water and onions stored directly on the floor **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken defrosting on top of prep table **Warning**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Punto Del Coro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Punto Del Coro on file is from Mar 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Punto Del Coro compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

El Punto Del Coro most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has El Punto Del Coro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Punto Del Coro have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Punto Del Coro 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.