Estefan Kitchen

3269 Margaritaville Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Estefan Kitchen stretching back to 2023. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Estefan Kitchen on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour in storage room Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad station

14-33-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On clean dish rack. Operator removed and rewashed **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler Operator changed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Bar gun stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

08B-56-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over sour cream. Manager moved to bottom shelf - raw beef over cooked pork observed in walk in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beef (60 - Cold Holding). Observed in large food pan, covered. Manager states less than 4 hours. Manager placed in smaller containers and placed in freezer for expedited cooling.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - criolla sauce (54 - Hot Holding). Kitchen manager put back on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - hose bibb at ware wash station. Manager installed **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Floor and fan

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun on side bar

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans next to dishwasher

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand mixer in back area dirty not in use

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estefan Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estefan Kitchen on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estefan Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Estefan Kitchen.

How does Estefan Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Estefan Kitchen most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Estefan Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Estefan Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Estefan Kitchen 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 Estefan Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estefan Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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