Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

EL PUNTO SANDWICH CAFE

3850 SOUTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34746

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475717
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10742703
DBPR license5911791

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler: cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, pastrami, ham, ; (44-62F – Cold Holding). Less than 4hrs Per operator the cooler isn't working and is on schedule to be replaced next week. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: Cut tomatoes and lettuce 42-52F 30 minutes. Operator had on insufficient ice bath. Advised to put on sufficient ice bath. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quit test strips . They are using chlorine to sanitize and need chlorine test strips – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

#11Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

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. Tomatoe sauce dated 12/4. Operator states that it was the incorrect date and it was prepared on 12/11. Advised to put correct date – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks and phone on shelf above prep table . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around ice machine – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in water of 119F. Advised to put in water of 135F. Operator replaced with 172F. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.