The Construction Zone
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited The Construction Zone nine times, with records going back to 2024. The Construction Zone was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in back on drop shield with black like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sauce with bracelets on. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White ice chest in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook line soiled with grease like substance Salamander on cooks line soiled with grease like substance - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested machine multiple times and test strip didn't turn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-57-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in back on drop shield with black like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 2 drawer units under grill and flat top on cooks line not holding temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Waiting on repairs**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sauce with bracelets on. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach on cooler drawers under grill on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White ice chest in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line soiled with old food debris - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook line soiled with grease like substance Salamander on cooks line soiled with grease like substance - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 bottles of nitrogen not secured to wall - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans and containers with old labels at drying rack and dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink next to ice machine is leaking from multiple places on plumbing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
86
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water is intermittent. First test at 80, second test at 104 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink when dishmachine is running. Water tempted at 80 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
27-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested multiple hand sinks throughout facility all tested at 80 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 bottles of nitrogen not secured to wall - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Tested mop sink at 80 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans and containers with old labels at drying rack and dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink next to ice machine is leaking from multiple places on plumbing. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Feb 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
30
Feb 13, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in drawer under flattop grill; cooked mushrooms (57F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding); grilled onions (57F); cooked fajita blend (56F - Cold Holding); raw burgers (57F - Cold Holding); grilled onions (56F - Cold Holding) steak pot pie filling in coldwell at end of cookline 15 minutes prior per operator (52F - Cold Holding) cooked meatballs in coldwell for 30 minutes per operator (57F - Cold Holding) chili beef in coldwell less than 30 minutes per operator (57F - Cold Holding) butter placed at room temperature for 3 hours per operator, added to time plan (68F - Cold Holding) butter stored in dry storage (73F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter in dry storage area 73F cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork in reach in cooler at prep area
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over several cooked products in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink in warewashing area Operator removed food debris **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Provided operator with copy, all employees on site filled out **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Saw safestaff certificate for Karen, all other employees missing
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer in bar area Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At top of ice bin
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents several throughout
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket next to ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Dishes hanging off side of clean dish rack being splashed by water from handwashing sink next to rack
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline and prep area make table
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server area Operator removed
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In beer cooler Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in drawers under flattop grill not holding temp No blade dial on slicer
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several in prep area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in front of flattop grill in water 77F Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink next to clean dish rack
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over several cooked and uncovered ready to eat items in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several in prep area Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
12
Oct 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Construction Zone last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Construction Zone on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does The Construction Zone compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
The Construction Zone most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has The Construction Zone's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Construction Zone have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Construction Zone means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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