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COW RESTAURANT

1718 CHAPS PLACE · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34744

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403760
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8543306
DBPR license5911876

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High 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. Tested at 0 ppm x 2.

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1 and is 3 plus weeks past due. Please remit as soon as possible.

#7High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dirty rice and white rice both holding at 48-50f

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. When asked about temperature of child's menu, server replied it can be done to any temperature.

#10Intermediate02B-04-5

Intermediate – Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. COW CEVICHE, served with raw white fish.

#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/ at least 5 employees working with no certified food manager present.

#12Intermediate53B-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.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.

#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 6, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.