Picalonga Mix Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Picalonga Mix Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Picalonga Mix Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Picalonga Mix Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep cooler: raw chicken, cut tomatoes, raw pork, cut lettuce, pico, diced tomatoes, (45-52F - Cold Holding) all less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately put on ice bath for temperature recovery **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. Grill: Garlic 85F hot holding Red cabbage 99F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery's **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage over hot dogs in reach in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In clear door cooler. Operator immediately put thermometer inside in warmest area **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet is broken off and leaks when running.
29-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in cooler over milk and bottles drinks . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table while prepping empenades. Operator immediately removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in all freezers and coolers
14-69-4
39
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over open container of sauce in the reach in cooler .
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.operator could not located the chemical test kit .
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment on the dry storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil on the floor in the dry storage room.
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates not inverted on the prep table .
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (118F - Hot Holding) observed a pan of rice not at the proper temperature, operator states he's actively using it and cooked it appropriately 2 hours ago, placed on top of the stove in a metal 6 inch third pan.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut pork (53F - Cold Holding 9am); white rice (118F - Hot Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut pork (53F - Cold Holding); white rice (118F - Hot Holding) operator placed ice around the pans **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board was soiled
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer and cooler In The kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.expired license posted
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy cooler soiled, gaskets in the lowboys, reach in cooler and freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the mop bucket under the hand washing sink
42-01-4
37
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored on counter above steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flies in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cookline makeline unit pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56F - Cold Holding), placed overnight. -Storage area double glass door reach in cooler Packaged sausages sausages (44-49F - Cold Holding)/ overnight, stacked on top of each other . Operator discarded top packages and placed the other in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray Bottle with bleach stored on top,of ice machine. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in kitchen reach in cooler prepared 24 hours ago not datemarked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Storage area ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Pipe disconnected from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-07-5
30
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Numerous items stored in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: Water draining into mop bucket , operator states the hws will be fixed **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid on freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door unit, kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-03: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Picalonga Mix Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Picalonga Mix Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Picalonga Mix Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Picalonga Mix Restaurant.
How does Picalonga Mix Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Picalonga Mix Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Picalonga Mix Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Picalonga Mix Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Picalonga Mix Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Picalonga Mix Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Picalonga Mix Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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