EL REY DE LOS POLLOS
917 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34741
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.