Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL REY DE LOS POLLOS

917 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34741

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3664882
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13519496
DBPR license5903252

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#21High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in shopping bags in walk-freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#22High Priority03A-03-5

High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#23High Priority03B-01-6

High 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-116F. Operator turned hot holding unit on. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in handwashing sink at bar.

#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#26Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance identified by operator as degreaser near triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 20

#1Basic05-04-4

Basic – Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. In all reach-in coolers except one below coffee machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatulas between wall and triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several bottles on prep table on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler on cooks line.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters on cooks line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-75-7

Basic – Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Hot holding unit adjacent to triple sink inoperable. Advised operator to move all food stored inside to a working holding unit.

#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.

#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two ovens on cooks line heavily soiled.

#11Basic02D-03-4

Basic – 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,Habichuela con Dulce and cakes not labeled in glass reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at handwashing sinks at front counter, at ware-washing area and both restrooms.

#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and fork at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Several pans of meat and other items uncovered in reach-in coolers.

#15Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken liver thawing in standing water in bowl near prep sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Produce, sliced plantains and pork stored next to handwashing sink on cooks line.

#17Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout.

#18Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink on cooks line.

#19Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizing solution on cooks line tested 200PPM. Advised operator to change solution.

#20Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.