Kaieteur Tropical Mist

1718 N Main St, Kissimmee, FL 34744

African

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Kaieteur Tropical Mist has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal foods not properly separated”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Kaieteur Tropical Mist on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen chicken in plastic bags stored over frozen beef in plastic bag at reach in freezer

08A-17-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with lentils has bowl for scoop

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowl stored on top of microwave at cooks line

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen

35B-01-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink

29-11-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of rice at reach in fridge by swinging doors **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw chicken in plastic bag stored over frozen raw lamb in reach in freezer at reach in freezer

08A-17-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 32 ounce to go container and can in container with rice and flour

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make table and square cutting boards in kitchen

14-09-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Employee washed gloves and continued prepping etc.

12A-09-4

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 information for employees to read and sign and showed formin new employee training books. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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 information to post. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler/freezer gaskets in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

11-27-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood moderately soiled. Filters are clean.

23-24-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Dish wash room, underbus pans.

14-45-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in dishwash room with peeling paint.

36-11-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Large wooden bowls with cracked edges.

14-13-4

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and restroom

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaieteur Tropical Mist last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaieteur Tropical Mist on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaieteur Tropical Mist?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kaieteur Tropical Mist.

How does Kaieteur Tropical Mist compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Kaieteur Tropical Mist most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Kaieteur Tropical Mist's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaieteur Tropical Mist have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kaieteur Tropical Mist means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Kaieteur Tropical Mist inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kaieteur Tropical Mist is inspected around three times per year on average.

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