EL REY DE LOS POLLOS
917 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34741
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over produce in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over dressing at cooler at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top on microwave on cooks line.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and Pernil and Chicharron held on buffet line between 90F-110F. Operator increased temperature of warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on buffet line used to fill bowl and handwashing sink on cooks line used to rinse pan. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink on cooks line and near prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance identified by operator as degreaser outside near mop sink and spray bottle containing clear chemical at front counter identified as all-purpose cleaner not labeled at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Glass used as scoop in sugar bulk container at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles throughout kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in front of buffet line and in kitchen soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottles and purse on top on cooler in bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sheet pans used to store cases of chicken in walk-in cooler not measuring the 6 inch requirement.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Ground beef and pork stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Buckets of peeled green bananas and chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Two bottles of cooking oil stored on floor on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters on cooks line at back of kitchen and over flat top at front counter.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at front counter and on cooks line temping between 80F-94F. Operator moved utensils to stove top to increase water temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4Basic – 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. Arroz con Dulce and cakes not labeled in glass reach-in cooler .
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach-in coolers.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Female restroom and handwashing sink near prep sink.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler on cooks line and adjacent to dish machine soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken liver and fish thawing in standing water in prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.