Grillers Puerto Rico
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
26
Score
Across the available record, Grillers Puerto Rico has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 15 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
26
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice Provided operator time plan paper **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting boards on first make table soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In warewashing area Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice Provided operator time plan paper **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 104F utensil water on cookline counter next to hot box **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
58
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing grouper and red snapper in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with items before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked sausage at walk in cooler Raw beef stored over raw pork at hand washing sink at walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Orange bucket that raw plantains were stored in at walk in cooler
14-15-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After several attempts dish machine was sanitizing at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink outside
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer stored with soy sauce and to go plates at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Throughout cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pouring out liquid in hand washing sink by triple sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink at bar and triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler outside
33-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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. Grouper and red snapper at reach in cooler on cooks line
06-09-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At bar and cooks line
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains stored on floor at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line stored in 100F water with no continuous heat
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep are a **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Walk in cooler at sushi bar
29-49-6
15
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizing 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork and chicken at top compartment of reach in cooler temping between 48F-50F. Per operator items were bought to cooks line from walk in cooler less than two hours. Operator iced down items **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside mop sink
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in clear spray bottle not labeled at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing pork in sink at prep area.Operator turned on cold water faucet **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage. Operator removed labels **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door frame
14-69-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plantain in walk in cooler Buckets of peeled plantains stored directly on floor at table next to cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
14-09-4
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 at cooks line
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in clear container at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed salmon on cooks line not removed from packaging while frozen per manufacturer's instructions
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked beef in container at sushi bar set on counter top,temping at 97F.Per operator item was cooked less than two hours ago. Advised operator to place beef in reach in cooler and emailed proper cooling handout **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at sushi bar had bowl in the sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Thawed salmon on cooks line not removed from packaging while frozen per manufacturer's instructions
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Peeled plantains in buckets stored directly on floor at walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.sent operator form for employees **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both make tables Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm. Will wash in dishwasher but will sanitize in triple sink till fixed. They are calling eco lab
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over heavy cream walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Soda Gunn bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi bar, hand wash sinks and additional room with bar Operator still working on getting to plan review **Warning**
51-16-7
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.sent operator form for employees **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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 vacuum seal not broken **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets both make tables Gaskets reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
35
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility was put on a warning to submit plans as inspector Borarro has noted remodel had taken place. Added sushi bar and lounge. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: 60 day extention has been given. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grillers Puerto Rico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grillers Puerto Rico on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grillers Puerto Rico?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grillers Puerto Rico.
How does Grillers Puerto Rico compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Grillers Puerto Rico most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Grillers Puerto Rico's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grillers Puerto Rico have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grillers Puerto Rico 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 Grillers Puerto Rico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grillers Puerto Rico is inspected around four times per year on average.
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