Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL TAPATIO

1804 W VINE ST · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34741

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3392911
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505837
DBPR license5910284

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop buckets upside down at back door with puddles of mop like water draining.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips for 3 bin sink.

#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees on duty with no certified food manager present. Managers appeared during inspection.

Basic 8

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened Water bottles in drive thru area by chip baskets.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in prep cooler at drive thru in poor repair.

#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture, handwash sink in drink area not working..

#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Very slow draining water in handwash sink at drink station.

#7Basic33-32-4

Basic – Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. In back by dumpsters several large divots.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar or other white powder like substance on shelf over soda dispenser in drive thru area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.