Queens & King Mexican Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Queens & King Mexican Kitchen 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled brown chemical below dish-machine. Per operator the item is acid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
41-21-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for any TCS food prepared onsite. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles next to dish-machine. Per operator the items are acid and degreaser. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in-cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tile at restroom entrance in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in walk-in-cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store chicken in reach-in-freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0PPM. Tested machine 3 times. Per operator the dishmachine stopped working a few days ago. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee put hands in garbage bin then proceeded to wash gloves at handwashing sink. Educated operator.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken nuggets in reach-in-freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over fish, raw chicken over beef in reach-in-cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands after at triple sink. Educated operator.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to ice machine blocked with ice bucket. Handwashing sink next to dish-machine blocked with pots.
31A-09-4
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. One employee hired 2 weeks ago not informed of their employee health reporting responsibility. Filled form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled brown chemical below dish-machine. Per operator the item is acid.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At handwashing sink next to dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for any TCS food prepared onsite.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles next to dish-machine. Per operator the items are acid and degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tile at restroom entrance in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in-cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container containing sugar with no label in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on the dish-machine and on the the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf below prep table. Employee keys and phone on prep table.
40-06-5
14
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook is scooping with a bowl.
14-01-5
86
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 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 2023-10-02: Time extended. Emailed informational sheet regarding bodily fluids. all pieces/parts are available **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 2023-10-02: Time extended **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 2023-10-02: Time extended. at least some of the employees have signed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp in ceviche must have parasite destruction or fully cooked. cooked **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent copy to manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee at prep table. **Warning**
12B-12-5
45
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25 ppm
22-41-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Queens & King Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Queens & King Mexican Kitchen on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Queens & King Mexican Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Queens & King Mexican Kitchen.
How does Queens & King Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Queens & King Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Queens & King Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Queens & King Mexican Kitchen 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 Queens & King Mexican Kitchen 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 Queens & King Mexican Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Queens & King Mexican Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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