EL REY DE LOS POLLOS
917 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34741
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
39 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03A-16-4High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook pork shoulders, rice, shredded pork, pasteles, chicken soup at 43-44°F
22-41-4High 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.
08A-11-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks, raw shelled eggs over canned/bottled drinks.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by 10 live roaches found behind the reach in freezer located in front of the dish machine. 3 live roaches on the corner wall of the prep table located in front of the cooking equipment. 5 live roaches underneath the stove. 2 live on the wheels of the prep table and one live found at front bar counter area.
Intermediate 10
22-26-4Intermediate – Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) heavilystained/soiled and grooved.
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to food stored in the sink, located inside the kitchen
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Located next to dishwasher.
27-16-4Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, both sink located behind the steam table.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, check all **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, located inside the walk in cooler, pork, shredded pork, chicken soup.
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
22-06-4Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
Basic 25
35A-03-4Basic – 15 Dead roaches on premises, on the white reach in freezer gaskets.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving throughout kitchen and bar area.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, all around the kitchen
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing, underneath the three compartment sink
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, purses, umbrella and keys.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair, white chest freezer not in service.
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, located on top of the white reach in freezer
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, between the hand wash sink located in the kitchen
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-walls and all flat surfaces.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, all
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cook food in the walk in cooler, pork and shredded pork.
36-05-4Basic – Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning, behind all cooking equipment
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, all around the kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 AM.
Violation category totals
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7 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
7 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.