Perikito Latin Food
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
43
Score
Perikito Latin Food has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 20 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Perikito Latin Food on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Jun 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Numerous food products stored in non food grade containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen has a large hole above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple outlet covers missing in kitchen, exposing holes in wall Hole in wall by walk in cooler Hole in wall behind three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
70
Jun 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Numerous food products stored in non food grade containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2nd hand sink in kitchen is block by 2 large refrigerators, employees not able to access sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line has 2 water pitchers stored in sink 2nd hand sink in kitchen has multiple single service items stored in sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled by pass through window in kitchen Wall soiled above three compartment sink Wall soiled behind reach in freezer in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in upright unit blocking hand sink in cooks line Walk in freezer has heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: Walk in freezer has heavy ice build up on floor ** Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple outlet covers missing in kitchen, exposing holes in wall Hole in wall by walk in cooler Hole in wall behind three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire kitchen, prep area, under cooking equipment, behind garbage cans, under and behind coolers have a large build up of garbage, grease and food debris throughout back of house area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen has a large hole above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
47
Jun 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 39 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef/ raw chicken stored in bus tub in walk in cooler not separated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Numerous food products stored in non food grade containers **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw proteins in walk in cooler are stored in grocery to go bags **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Arepas stored in containers with non food grade paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. During inspection, 2 employees working, were NOT observed with any handwashing **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of men's vitamins stored on pass through window on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Large bottle of bleach stored on top of canned goods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Mixers soiled Clean plates for customers soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2nd hand sink in kitchen is block by 2 large refrigerators, employees not able to access sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cooks line has 2 water pitchers stored in sink 2nd hand sink in kitchen has multiple single service items stored in sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared foods from previous day in coolers not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner, front counters, not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink on cooks line has a large leak from pipe under sink, water leaking onto floor **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored Parmesan **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank at entrance to kitchen **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Large cardboard box front counter is used as garbage can **Warning**
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen has a large hole above prep table **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, utensils, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils in kitchen are not stored inverted **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by walk in cooler **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone chargers stored on clean plates used for customers **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by hand sink **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire kitchen, prep area, under cooking equipment, behind garbage cans, under and behind coolers have a large build up of garbage, grease and food debris throughout back of house area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple packs of chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple outlet covers missing in kitchen, exposing holes in wall Hole in wall by walk in cooler Hole in wall behind three compartment sink **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in upright unit blocking hand sink in cooks line Walk in freezer has heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer **Warning**
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. Spoons stored in closed containers of dry goods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored in kitchen over prep table/reach in freezer **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled Large amounts of food debris on top of low boy that grills sit on top of Side of fryers heavily soiled with old food debris Side of flat top heavily soiled with food debris Shelving under prep table heavily soiled Gaskets soiled to reach in freezers in kitchen Exterior of Blenders on cooks line are heavily soiled Exterior of microwave soiled Exterior of all dry food shakers are heavily soiled Exterior of refrigeration units soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy drawers holding food heavily soiled Interior of reach in coolers heavily soiled Reach in freezers in kitchen soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Old food containers reused as storage containers, containers soiled **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam to go containers on front counter not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Non food grade equipment (hand saw) stored on top of slicer in kithchen with food debris on hand saw, used as food slicer **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled by pass through window in kitchen Wall soiled above three compartment sink Wall soiled behind reach in freezer in kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
5
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on front cook line . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2024 - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Container of salt **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler . Two door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
50
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.1 live roach in the female restroom **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded beef (56F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (52F - Cold Holding
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on front cook line .
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler . Two door
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled
23-03-4
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. Container of salt **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.2024
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
33
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
27
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.stored on top of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.Empanadas served at restaurant been prepared at home. Per cook his mother prepared the empanadas at home. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
01B-04-5
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 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Employee refilling water pitcher on hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Operator states it was left at home, will have on 2/6 **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor under three bay sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Cooling drawers under flat top have debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
39
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Kitchen food preparation table Alfredo sauce (45F - Cold Holding); on food preparation table./2 hours. Operator placed ice. -Food storage make table ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding) /2 hours. Operator placed in another cold holding unit. Walk in cooler. - cooked yucca (47F - Cold Holding)/2 hours, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding until beans (126F - Hot Holding)/ 2 hours . Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dessert prepared in kitchen reach in cooler prepared 2 days ago. Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perikito Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perikito Latin Food on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perikito Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Perikito Latin Food.
How does Perikito Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Perikito Latin Food most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Perikito Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perikito Latin Food have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Perikito Latin Food 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 Perikito Latin Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perikito Latin Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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