CHIRICO
1304 W VINE STREET, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 407.933.8448
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 dropping on window sill at entrance to dining room. 12 droppings on raw chicken boxes used for storage papers and other supplies at back of dining room near dry storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $4,050
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025057151 | Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | $600 |
| 4--2023070232 | Oct 2, 2023 | May 20, 2024 | $1,500 |
| 4--2023024578 | Feb 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | $450 |
| 4--2021057648 | Sep 21, 2021 | Jul 14, 2022 | $1,200 |
| 4--2019037926 | Jun 14, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 | $200 |
| 4--2016013552 | Jan 28, 2016 | Aug 3, 2016 | $100 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables in glass reach in cooler at back of kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at back of kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at back of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking of any prepared food.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on counter on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair through facility.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Multiple areas throughout restaurant fixed with duct tape.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Food and drink on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees working without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on all coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at exit door near women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind wok.
Stored food not covered. On cooks line and in all reach-in coolers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef short ribs over kimchi, chili garlic sauce and vegetables in glass reach-in cooler at back of kitchen. Operator rearranged
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at back of sink blocked by tray of personal items. Operator moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken in glass reach-in cooler without date marking. Operator labeled 11/20.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in storage room fixed with pieced of board and cardboard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Light bulb hanging inside glass reach-in cooler near mop sink. Gaskets torn on make-table on cooks line. Chest freezer door fixed with tape.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at exit door near women's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in missing and painted over.
Food stored on floor. Several boxes of Ketchup, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce on floor of dry storage room. Operator placed on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour bulk container soiled with food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe connected to the mop sink in disrepair, the water does not go into the wall, there is a bowl to catch the water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go boxes on floor in dining room. Operator placed on table. -Napkins and paper towel on floor in dry storage room. Operator placed on shelf.
Stored food not covered. Raw Chicken, Shrimp, beef, pork, rice and noodles in all reach-in freezers uncovered. Operator began to cover.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Inoperable urinal in restroom. Covered with black bag.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At back of kitchen.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken of cooked broccoli and raw pork in reach-in cooler at back of kitchen. Raw beef over fruits and vegetables in glass reach-in cooler next to mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used as scoop in rice bulk container.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Multiple areas in kitchen fixed with duct tape.
Equipment in poor repair. Light bulb hanging inside glass reach-in cooler near mop sink. Gaskets torn on make-table on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at exit door near women's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in missing and painted over.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce packets and cans of ketchup on floor in dry storage room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in lower wall at front counter.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe connected to the mop sink in disrepair, the water does not go into the wall, there is a bowl to catch the water.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drainage at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Inoperable urinal in restroom. Covered with black bag.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable drink machine at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At back of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt bulk containers no label at back of kitchen.
Aug 1, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking of any prepared food.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair through facility.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Multiple areas in kitchen fixed with duct tape.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass reach-in cooler at back of kitchen lighting hanging inside.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at exit door near women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout facility.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in dining room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe connected to the mop sink in disrepair, the water does not go into the wall, there is a bowl to catch the water.
Stored food not covered. On cooks line and in all reach-in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Jul 31, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Raw chicken boxes reused to store spices.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 4 dropping on window sill at entrance to dining room. 12 droppings on raw chicken boxes used for storage papers and other supplies at back of dining room near dry storage room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking of any prepared food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Brown chemical at mop sink identified as degreaser and blue chemical in dining room identified as table sanitizer not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal brown used as scoop in rice bulk container.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on counter on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair through facility.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Multiple areas in kitchen fixed with duct tape.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones and purses on buckets of cornstarch in kitchen and on prep table on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Make employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass reach-in cooler at back of kitchen lighting hanging inside.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at exit door near women's restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout facility.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair in dining room.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor at back of kitchen. Several boxes and cans of soy sauce in storage area in dining room.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe connected to the mop sink in disrepair, the water does not go into the wall, there is a bowl to catch the water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers and Forks not inverted at front counter.
Stored food not covered. On cooks line and in all reach-in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Broken pipe at handwashing sink on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked shrimp and cooked twice at reach in glass cooler by triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table is stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line blocked by lids
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and noodles not date marked
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Brown chemical in clear bottle not labeled by mop sink
Electrical area not maintained clean and organized.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass reach in cooler by drive thru window has to be manipulated in order to seal when closed Glass reach in cooler door does not stay on the hinge and the lighting bulb is not attached by by triple sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap at exit door next to women's bathroom
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dining area where one of the tables is set up Walls by triple sink and prep area Floors on the back of fryers
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep area
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at cooks line
Stored food not covered. Rice,noodles not covered throughout facility
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic take out containers in basin.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash 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. Emailed reports to. Fill out and hold on site for inspector each visit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice bucket.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Front counter/prep area adjacent to cook line has dirty cardboard on shelf/cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Up right slider cooler door in very poor condition-Gasket on door, rusted shelves and door and particle type wood holding door in place.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease throughout kitchen, prep room and cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink kitchen cook line.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. PVC type pipes in various locations hindering cleaning of walls and floors.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Female employee picked up phone and checked it then continued working with food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment throughout facility: handles of equipment-microwaves, upright duck oven,door slides at reach in glass cooler, cooler doors etc.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler at back of facility with broken gaskets and rusted doors.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. PVC PIPE type lines in several areas: under handwash sink and in rear prep area heavily soiled around these pipes.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout facility heavily soiled.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over vegetables and cans.
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 to manager for employees.
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. Sent to manager
Equipment in poor repair. Upright cooler slider door at back of kitchen in poor repair. Gaskets and rust visible on unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food residue and grease on various shelves, handles and working surfaces.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 20 plus plastic bottles with a liquid of some type piled at back door to facility.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. PVC TYPE Pipes in various locations hindering cleaning of walls and floors.
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 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. Female employee picked up phone and checked it then continued working with food.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Signs on both men's and women's restroom doors-OUT OF ORDER.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment throughout facility: handles of equipment-microwaves, upright duck oven,door slides at reach in glass cooler, cooler doors etc.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves at reach in cooler adjacent to cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By microwave and at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, over microwave oven and over cooling pork.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door cooler at back of facility with broken gaskets and rusted doors.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in prep cooler near front door wrapped in cardboard.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. PVC PIPE type lines in several areas: under handwash sink and in rear prep area heavily soiled around these pipes.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout facility heavily soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth left on cutting board.
Oct 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Prepped foods stored in t-shirt type grocery Bads.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restrooms have to be available to guests. Your License is a seating Restaurant with 28 seats.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves throughout facility. Front counters, reach in coolers, floor and others.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near drive through in poor repair, has duct type tape and cardboard. Broken gaskets and door does not close.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep cooler at front door has cardboard wrapping to shield from contamination.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout facility heavily soiled.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Floor under handwash sink and cooking equipment heavily soiled in particular, around utility lines.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Electrical outlet in dining room uncovered.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Prepped foods stored in t-shirt type grocery Bads.
Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. Raw beef over raw green beans and other. Operator states it is his personal food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork, cooled overnight, temped at 48f. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, cooled overnight temped at 48f. Stop sale issued.
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. Hoods at prep coolers, tops of hoods at prep coolers, handles and doors of reach in coolers, front of upright oven all heavily soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restrooms have to be available to guests. Your License is a seating Restaurant with 28 seats.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves throughout facility. Front counters, reach in coolers, floor and others.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout facility.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several locations throughout.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler in drive thru area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys, personal drinks and trinkets throughout facility.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Young Hispanic lady who came in during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler near drive through in poor repair, has duct type tape and cardboard. Broken gaskets and door does not close.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Prep cooler at front door has cardboard wrapping to shield from contamination.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout facility heavily soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Floor under handwash sink and cooking equipment heavily soiled in particular, around utility lines.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Electrical outlet in dining room uncovered.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher near drive through window covered with hanging bags and other.
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.