La Campana Express
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, La Campana Express has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
33
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over sauces at glass reach in cooler Raw pork stored over cooked potatoes at glass reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over sauces at glass reach in cooler Raw pork stored over cooked potatoes at glass reach in cooler
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put hair up and then scoop ice for customer drink.Educated operator
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for dish machine
16-37-1
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in clear spray bottle at dining area
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's bathroom door **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Spoons and stirrers at front counter stored under soap dispenser at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and stirrers at front counter
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal not segregated at reach in freezer
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen with no hat,hairnet or head band Observed operators hair land on cutting board on make table as she was turning around-washed cutting board Observed employee at front counter with hair not restrained
13-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle at cooks line
10-20-4
33
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line and self service lo boy
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser does not dispense paper towel without button being pressed,per operator battery is not working
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milky fruit drink made at facility not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at front counter
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use ladle and tong stored on oven door handle Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of water stored on floor at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
61
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Birria meat and broth kept cooling overnight on prep table with temperature of 88F **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored over peeled onions on reach in cooler. Raw beef stored over ready to eat green salsa. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw meat in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Birria meat and broth left in prep table cooling overnight with temperature of 88F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Debris on multiple walls around kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Debris in reach in coolers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Black bowl use to scoop rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
32
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Apr 25, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - front counter area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Plans are made and the owner emailed to plan reviewed. Only front counter extension. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Advised remix, new test 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce as well as grab n go items. Brown eggs over cut cheeses. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade plastic bag. Plastic cinch type garbage bags used on food. Must be food grade.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof for Jovani at this time, waiting for her certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustical ceiling tiles in front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go at front counter: tres leches, parchita and limon desserts at front counter and various frozen family packs in dining room reach in freezer marked only with type of food. Bottled drinks in reach in cooler have insufficient address also. See notes in comment section.
02D-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Campana Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Campana Express on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Campana Express?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Campana Express.
How does La Campana Express compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
La Campana Express most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has La Campana Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Campana Express have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Campana Express 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 La Campana Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Campana Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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