King O Falafel
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at King O Falafel, the earliest from 2022. King O Falafel was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 11 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so King O Falafel trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. License states 49. Approximately 80 seats at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
28-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Beef over shrmp **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lentil soup (49F - Cooling). Held overnight per operator in a heavy pot with lid on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make table soiled. Soda nozzles soiled Ice chute soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking wearing watch. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Entire Employee establishment with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beverage cooler soiled. Walk-in freezer cooler gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Scoop handle in contact with rice and lentils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed eggplant and lettuce over prepared sauces. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and lentils in dirty storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
32
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cookline touching apron then preparing food. Manager discussed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. License states 49. Approximately 80 seats at time of inspection. **Warning**
28-12-4
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. Beef over shrmp **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Preparing Housemade yogurt without waiver, cooling for 10 hrs in room temperature, prior to cooling. Provided special process waiver card. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Vegetable soup (49F - Cooling) held overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. lentil soup (49F - Cooling). Held overnight per operator in a heavy pot with lid on. **Warning**
03D-06-5
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. Provided poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Preparing Housemade yogurt without waiver, cooling for 10 hrs in room temperature. Provided special process waiver card. **Warning**
03G-46-2
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lentil soup (49F - Cooling). Held overnight per operator in a heavy pot with lid on. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make table soiled. Soda nozzles soiled Ice chute soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator preparing housemade yogurt without waiver, cooling for 10 hrs in room temperature. Provided special process waiver card. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Falafel in walk-in cooler over **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee cooking wearing watch. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Entire Employee establishment with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beverage cooler soiled. Walk-in freezer cooler gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with rice and lentils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed eggplant and lettuce over prepared sauces. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and lentils in dirty storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink
29-37-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks
16-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk rice
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles over cook line dusty
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - spoons and ladles
24-05-4
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. - white fish
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line - below dish machine
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - above walk in cooler
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning. - walk in freezer
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom shelf of grill table - shelf holding microwave - small shelf storing seasonings - walk in fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
47
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee handled raw , marinated chicken with gloves on prior to making salad without washing hands and changing gloves
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -gaps in tiles in back above single service/single use items.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean knives or equipment stored in dirty knife holder. -prep area in back
24-06-4
Basic - Cooler vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -back prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Dry goods/spice shelvingwith rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corners of floor in back prep area under storage racks/near back door/wall in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -gap in vinyl wall corner near 3 compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -behind ice chute in customs drink service station
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottled beverage inside walk in cooler next to food for establishment on shelf -coffee cup on prep table near food prepped **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -on shelf above prep table in back
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White spices/seasonings on shelf in back
02D-01-5
52
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. 0, manager corrected lines feeding chemical to machine. Rechecked at 0ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -bulk rice container/can **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tatziki (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49-51F - Cold Holding); blended vegetables/cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated added to line less than 1 hour prior, at makeline cooler across from cook line without cover/lids. Manager placed into walk in cooler and added already cold food back to line. Rechecked 45 minutes later at 42-45F. Advised to monitor after rush to ensure temperature sensitive food maintains 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: tatziki (47-49- Cold Holding)made at 1030am cut tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); blended vegetables/cut tomatoes (46(ambient cooling 1hour); hummus (49 Cooling ] made at 1230( operator placed hummus into shallow pans and placed it into the freezer Calibrated thermometers with the operator **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance improperly stored. -open pack of cigarettes on top of shelf next to wax paper, seasonings and above food equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Provided the form to the operator **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -warewashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Provided the form to the operator **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled cutting board on top of bulk bins im back -ice chute at drink sispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Next routine **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by stacked chemicals/cleaning supplies **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Sink is blocked by stacked chemicals/cleaning supplies . Explained the importance of the hand washing sink to the operator **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dishwasher adding soiled dishes into hand sink in warewashing station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Next routine **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dry food shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler gaskets **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -back of establishment -inside walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dry storage rack above prep table in back near walk ims **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: Next routine inspection **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
20
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
15
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Gryo meat in a broiler that is turned off.
03C-97-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside reach in cookline soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to triple sink blocked by gallons of chemicals
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -TCS soup in walk in cooler, per operator from two days ago lacking date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -sanitizer and glass cleaner spray bottles lacking labels **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors underneath cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. -tongs stored on rack **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in freezer door gasket lightly soiled -walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris -sides of fryer heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of plastic cups with lids stored on floor near handwash sink **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -spoons in service area **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in triple sink area soiled -walls around handwash sinks throughout kitchen
36-27-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King O Falafel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King O Falafel on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King O Falafel?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at King O Falafel.
How does King O Falafel compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
King O Falafel most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has King O Falafel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at King O Falafel have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at King O Falafel 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 King O Falafel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King O Falafel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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