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COW RESTAURANT

1718 CHAPS PLACE · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34744

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3652578
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13478506
DBPR license5911876

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#8High Priority22-41-4

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. 0ppm **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over corn dough in reach in cooler drawers under grill – operator moved eggs Raw chicken over peppers in lo boy reach in cooler next to white reach in freezer – operator changed order Raw chicken over tomatoes and other produce in stainless steel reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties over raw shrimp in reach in cooler drawers under grill – no hard separation between drawers Operator switched order **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler underneath make table overnight per operator

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler underneath make table overnight per operator – see stop sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher inside of handwashing sink near kitchen entrance Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine and three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar and at end of cookline **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked chicken and sausage on prep counter next to white reach in freezer in kitchen Food out for 2 hours per operator Emailed time plan **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Lining pan of shelled eggs in reach in cooler drawer under grill

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Shortening case on floor next to white reach in freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of ice bin next to handwashing sink near kitchen entrance Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On shelf with dishware on cookline next to grill drawers

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and octopus thawing at room temperature on shelf under steamwell on cookline Operator placed into three compartment sink and ran cold water over them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Berries in original containers over whipped cream cans in lo boy reach in cooler on expo side of cookline

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)

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