La Gloria Grill Came En Vara
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at La Gloria Grill Came En Vara stretching back to 2023. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so La Gloria Grill Came En Vara trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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
50
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store plantains and meat in freezers throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall built turning a section of the dining room into part of the kitchen. Operator plans to put coolers for extra storage. Advised to submit plans before continuing renovation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in sugar, rice and salt bulk containers on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
74
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink chlorine sanitizer exceeds maximum 200 PPM. Educated operator. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store plantains and meat in freezers throughout establishment.
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice in steam table temping 67F. Per operator rice was prepared yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the bar. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall built turning a section of the dining room into part of the kitchen. Operator plans to put coolers for extra storage. Advised to submit plans before continuing renovation. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Two new hires not informed of their employee health reporting responsibility. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At any Handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser at handwash sink adjacent to cooks line and at bar not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in sugar, rice and salt bulk containers on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on floor at back of kitchen. Paper towels stored on floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and Salt in bulk containers on dry storage shelf without label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice, Mayonnaise, cans of soda and bottled water stored on floor in storage area. Cooking oil and lemons stored on floor on cooks line.
08B-38-4
30
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sushi rice not discarded after 4 hours. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Sushi rice not discarded after use.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. DRIVEWAY SEALANT AND BONDING MATERIAL STORED IN KITCHEN. **Repeat Violation**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can of raid pesticide in sink basin.
31A-11-4
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/. Facility added a sushi bar area and is preparing sushi on Saturday and Sunday. He decided he was not going to continue to serve. Advised to send plans to plan Review in Tallahassee if he wants to continue. He may devise another idea to make it worth while.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated approximately 4 degrees.
05-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several areas.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
43
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
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 TO MANAGER. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken received and left in ambient air to thaw. Advised to thaw under running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut down plastic bottle used as a funnel and scoop. Advised to discard.
14-13-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit/freezer with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
50
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk-in cooler/storage, and ladies restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In table next to hand wash sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Heater is off.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand wash sink utensil inside **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand wash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men restroom
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White cooler/ freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases in floor in dry storage
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots in dry storage
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove Tiles missing and broken in kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler is not working. Dishwasher machine is not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frying oils in floor in dry storage
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White freezer
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gloria Grill Came En Vara last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gloria Grill Came En Vara on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gloria Grill Came En Vara?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Gloria Grill Came En Vara.
How does La Gloria Grill Came En Vara compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
La Gloria Grill Came En Vara most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has La Gloria Grill Came En Vara's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Gloria Grill Came En Vara 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 La Gloria Grill Came En Vara 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 Gloria Grill Came En Vara inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gloria Grill Came En Vara is inspected around three times per year on average.
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