Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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 dateFebruary 28, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2767079
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6492159
DBPR license5903252

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 28, 2018 12:49 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 1, 2018 12:20 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority11 Intermediate24 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical39 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#25High Priority03A-16-4

High 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

#26High 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.

#27High Priority08A-11-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks, raw shelled eggs over canned/bottled drinks.

#28High Priority35A-05-4

High 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

#29Intermediate22-26-4

Intermediate – Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.

#30Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) heavilystained/soiled and grooved.

#31Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to food stored in the sink, located inside the kitchen

#32Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Located next to dishwasher.

#33Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, both sink located behind the steam table.

#34Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, check all **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#35Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#37Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – 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.

#38Intermediate22-07-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.

#39Intermediate22-06-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.

Basic 25

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 15 Dead roaches on premises, on the white reach in freezer gaskets.

#2Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.

#3Basic36-75-4

Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving throughout kitchen and bar area.

#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#5Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

#6Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, all around the kitchen

#7Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing, underneath the three compartment sink

#8Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, purses, umbrella and keys.

#9Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair, white chest freezer not in service.

#10Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.

#11Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

#12Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, located on top of the white reach in freezer

#13Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, between the hand wash sink located in the kitchen

#14Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#15Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-walls and all flat surfaces.

#16Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, all

#17Basic08B-13-4

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, cook food in the walk in cooler, pork and shredded pork.

#18Basic36-05-4

Basic – Utility lines preventing proper floor cleaning, behind all cooking equipment

#19Basic23-12-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.

#20Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#21Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

#22Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, all around the kitchen.

#23Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#24Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

#36Basic22-16-4

Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
7 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
5 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
7 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.