Kiosco Mexican Sweets

899 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Kiosco Mexican Sweets has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Kiosco Mexican Sweets' 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids to deep freezers in kitchen are off hinges **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside storage has cases and bags of food on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets - chlorine 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open flats of shell eggs over tortillas in walk-in-cooler Raw chicken over drinks in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex on table front line stored next to opened single service items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by dirty pans **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan with water holding scoops stored in hand sink front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired 2/22/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets - chlorine 0 ppm **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Deep freezers in kitchen not in use **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids to deep freezers in kitchen are off hinges **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in water 69°; stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sugar scoop heavily soiled, stored in bin of product **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside storage has cases and bags of food on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
27
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Dozen eggs over ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop stored in hand sink front counter **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over water heater
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside storage had bags of flour, canned goods and bottled water on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink with black buildup
36-27-5
55
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fruit in WALk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and container stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Helmet and purse on shelf front counter with single service Items **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sweet cream stored in sour cream container **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Provided operator with form in August and again during todays inspection
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. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan filled with water and utensils in hand sink front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to sugar container in back prep area cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle to sugar in container **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees No hand wash sign by 3 compartment sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food containers in walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink front counter slow draining
29-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
45
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fruits in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in hand sink front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Both sinks front counter have no hot water, both hot water faucets are broken/ Missing No hot water at hand sink in prep area **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under counters front area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans and bags of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs in both bathrooms **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. All 3 handsinks in establishment has faucets in disrepair, faucet missing, stripped hardware and one does not turn **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled right of fryer **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kiosco Mexican Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kiosco Mexican Sweets on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kiosco Mexican Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kiosco Mexican Sweets.

How does Kiosco Mexican Sweets compare to other restaurants in Apopka?

Kiosco Mexican Sweets most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.

Has Kiosco Mexican Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kiosco Mexican Sweets have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kiosco Mexican Sweets 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 Kiosco Mexican Sweets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kiosco Mexican Sweets is inspected around three times per year on average.