ABUELOS MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY
2431 W OSCEOLA PARKWAY, Kissimmee FL 34741
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
SEP 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach, 2 live flies near ice maker.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024065164 | Aug 19, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2018057256 | Sep 18, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2017018902 | Mar 15, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket in one sink and plastic wrap over the other.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Sink inside kitchen door
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk flour and cornstarch.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk-in freezer has dust buildup.
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Equipment in poor repair.Door on oven, on cook line oven wood not stay closed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Behind well wash sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens have old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of the oven on cook line and the side of the ovens are soiled with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Cooler at the end of cook line.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces dirty. Plates in make table area heavily soiled.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Various sets of tongs in sanitizer buckets.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handwashing sink basin. Slide covers at soda dispenser.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink in kitchen.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
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. Bar-Tested at 0 ppm 3 times. Kitchen tested 3 times 0 ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces dirty. Plates in make table area heavily soiled.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Various sets of tongs in sanitizer buckets.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach, 2 live flies near ice maker.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Queso 88 x 2, queso 144. New temp on queso-95f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris-Can opener blade heavy.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Various Camaros.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and other areas.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handwashing sink basin. Slide covers at soda dispenser.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink at prep line near oven.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Water draining onto floor surface. Handwashing sink in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Checked 3x at 0 ppm. Advised to set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated to 165 for hot holding. Chicken temped at 145-150. Advised to rapid reheat to 165 or hotter. New temp 166f.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Tear sheet given to manager for compliance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over dish machine area drooping and discolored.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline meat cooler gasket ripped.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Manager and employees will reinstall at end of day.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over various foods, bottles, containers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.