BARELO BAR & GRILL
2562 SIMPSON RD, Kissimmee FL 34744
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler underneath cookline make table
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank near kitchen exit
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine
Food stored on floor. Two water bottle cases at bar
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on top shelf of dry storage rack near mop sink
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom Emailed operator handwashing sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For sea bass served raw in ceviche
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over mashed yuca and other prepped foods in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on shelf over clean pan and next to clean dishware - shelf in hallway leading to kitchen exit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen handwashing sink
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw sea bass in ceviche is identified on menu but there is no consumer advisory posted Emailed operator consumer advisory signage and provided printed copy which operator posted
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handles at kitchen handwashing sink and bar handwashing sink not working
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Grocery bag tie being used to hold open make table lid in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One on oven handle on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom Emailed operator handwashing sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 frozen chicken stored over frozen chorizo,hot dogs and ground beef at tall reach in freezer on cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork,chicken and beef no date mark at walk in cooler per operator items were made on Sunday
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on prep table has no label
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 beef stored over raw pork at white reach in freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked on-site not date marked per operator made couple of days ago
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical in clear spray bottle not labeled at bar area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Eggs and chicken stored in walk in cooler not degraded from food served to the public
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored next to flat pans on dry dish storage shelf
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage a container with old label. Operator moved to sink area
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces at walk in cooler
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 stored over raw pork at reach in freezer at end of cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at kitchen had a bucket in the sink
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. No employees food reporting agreement for new employee. Emailed hand out
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers burgers the way the consumer wants but no consumer advisory on menu.Emailed operator consumer advisory
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored directly on floor under prep table
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.