La Fuente Bar & Restaurant

1166 E Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
25
Score
High Risk

La Fuente Bar & Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 13 violations.

Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

La Fuente Bar & Restaurant's latest score of 25 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans,cheese,rice all temping between 53F-58F cold holding,per operator they had walk in cooler open while cleaning for over 20 minutes. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at cooks line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several clear spray bottles throughout facility
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 handles in direct contact with sugar and salt **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at bar
29-11-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine by back door in kitchen
33-31-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For walk in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above reach in cooler by water heater
38-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of white microwave in kitchen
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor to entrance of walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen
14-69-4
47
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over 2 limes in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on only make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler not date marked. Per operator made yesterday
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Brown chemical not labeled in clear spray bottle not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Silver walk in cooler where sodas are stored
14-33-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler by bar door
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door at kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout facility
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food prep without a hat or hair net on
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door does not seal when closed
14-11-5
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 salt **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
33
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
33
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was due on April 1 and is more than 30 days past due. License from previous year is also expired and an AC was received. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by WATER HEATER has pipe in sink basin and mop bucket blocking access.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor at cookline with broken tiles. Floor at walk in cooler threshold with broken tiles.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of microwave oven and slicer heavily soiled.
22-08-4
64
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator has been on phone for over an hour trying to pay license fee. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Benedryl and advil as well as newsprint.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Distributed consumer warning as menu does not have all verbiage necessary. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar area. Water temped at 79-80f,
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Various areas throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets adjacent to dishwasher.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Cook hand washing dishes but will run thru dishwasher once done.
16-13-5
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fuente Bar & Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fuente Bar & Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fuente Bar & Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Fuente Bar & Restaurant.

How does La Fuente Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

La Fuente Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has La Fuente Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Fuente Bar & Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Fuente Bar & Restaurant 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 Fuente Bar & Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Fuente Bar & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.