CHINO RICO
1315 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 407.483.8938
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee scooping fried rice and adding cooked shrimp with his bare hands.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019018426 | Apr 1, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $800 |
| 4--2018024230 | Mar 26, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | $200 |
| 4--2016024398 | May 6, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw chicken over cooked chicken and beef in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen. Operator rearranged.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk containers for flour, sugar and starch exterior soiled. White cutting board with black mold-like substance hanging over prep table. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken pieces in reach-in freezer over two days without date marking. Operator marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoop in flour bulk container.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and drink cup stored on cases of soda below front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door dented and soiled.
Food stored on floor. Several bottles on oil stored on floor in hallway. Buckets of sauces on floor in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of deep fryer soiled with oil. Cart for transporting food heavily soiled. Walk-in cooler curtains vents and door soiled. Operator began cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled with grease at several spots throughout.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container containing baking soda no label on shelf in hallway at back of kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled throughout.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep no with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door dented and soiled.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at mop sink. Repairs are being done no water running.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple food containers and other waste around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken breast and shell eggs over cooked beef and chicken in reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken Wings, Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Pork all temping between 55-70. Per operator items were in reach-in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken Wings, Chicken Breast, Shrimp, Pork all temping between 55-70. Per operator items were in reach-in cooler overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open more than 24hours at front counter no date marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board with black mold-like substance hanging above prep table.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing brown chemical not labeled. Per operator the item is grease remover.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda and water bottles on prep table in kitchen and drink cup on prep table with single serve at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep no with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door dented and soiled.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at mop sink. Repairs are being done no water running.
Food stored on floor. Soy Sauce packets stored on floor in storage area at front counter.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple food containers and other waste around dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In any coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers. Walk-in cooler curtains and door.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch lid of trash, then proceeded to handle clean utensils on the cooks line before washing hands. Educated operator.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. No food-grade buckets used as storage for prepared plantains in walk-in cooler. Cardboard box from raw chicken used for storing vegetables in reach-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 over Raw Pork and Beef in walk-in cooler on sheet trays.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked with bucket.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance on the floor next to triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container containing breadcrumbs.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled on cooks line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table on cooks line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items not segregated in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Push cart at the back storage area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers with old labels at dry dish storage area.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee scooping fried rice and adding cooked shrimp with his bare hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken over raw pork; raw beef over plantains, raw shell eggs over cooked pork. All in walk in cooler.
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Metal cans, dipping into bulk dry storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Partially Frozen Shrimp thawing in standing water in 3 bin sink. Temped at 44f.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line at pass thru window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Push cart in back room.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cash out area with trays on it.
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/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a specialty drink and dessert bar with no plan review submitted.
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. No proof of training for young Hispanic girl working today. New employee Nayeli is new less than 1 week.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board and several smaller boards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over bottles and other ready to eat foods.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large grey bulk containers adjacent to mop sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cash out area with trays on it.
No Backflow preventer at hose attached to walk at mop sink.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in new beverage area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a specialty drink and dessert bar with no plan review submitted.
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. No proof of training for young Hispanic girl working today. New employee Nayeli is new less than 1 week.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board and several smaller boards.
Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Several pans, bowls and containers heavily soiled on out sides.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 75f water.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover for various equipment and fryers..
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer in new beverage dessert area.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent info to correct.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink coming in from dining area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Cardboard under draining pork.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Various areas throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink over open foods.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several units in poor repair.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light switch in back room open and shocked operator.
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