EL REY DE LOS POLLOS
917 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34741
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored in shopping bags in walk-freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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-116F. Operator turned hot holding unit on. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in handwashing sink at bar.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 20
05-04-4Basic – 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**
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatulas between wall and triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
40-06-5Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
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. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters on cooks line.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-75-7Basic – 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.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of two ovens on cooks line heavily soiled.
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,Habichuela con Dulce and cakes not labeled in glass reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – 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.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and fork at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Several pans of meat and other items uncovered in reach-in coolers.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken liver thawing in standing water in bowl near prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Produce, sliced plantains and pork stored next to handwashing sink on cooks line.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink on cooks line.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizing solution on cooks line tested 200PPM. Advised operator to change solution.
21-38-4Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.