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EL PUNTO SANDWICH CAFE

3850 SOUTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34746

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3475717
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786714
DBPR license5911791

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate9 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 1

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler: cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, pastrami, ham, ; (44-62F – Cold Holding). Less than 4hrs Per operator the cooler isn't working and is on schedule to be replaced next week. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quit test strips . They are using chlorine to sanitize and need chlorine test strips

#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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. Tomatoe sauce dated 12/4. Operator states that it was the incorrect date and it was prepared on 12/11. Advised to put correct date

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks and phone on shelf above prep table . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around ice machine

#5Basic10-08-5

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

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in water of 119F. Advised to put in water of 135F. Operator replaced with 172F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both ovens

#8Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cutlery from dispenser for customer use is not in dispenser and not protected . Advised operator to protect. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:53 AM.

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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.