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DISTRIBUIDORA EL FAMOSO

2331 OLD DIXIE HWY SUITE A, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-448-9183

Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911947
Grade history
SEP 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribeye on top of container of block cheese and raw chicken over cooked beans in glass door reach in cooler next to cookline equipment
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At either handwashing sink in kitchen Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near cookline in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at handwashing sink in kitchen near cookline Operator turned water on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several damaged baseboard tiles throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white reach in freezer next to chest freezer in prep area
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Fan covers walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak underneath handwashing sink in kitchen near cookline
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2026
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribeye on top of container of block cheese and raw chicken over cooked beans in glass door reach in cooler next to cookline equipment
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken empanada in front counter display case 128F Operator voluntarily discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At either handwashing sink in kitchen Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near cookline in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water turned off at handwashing sink in kitchen near cookline Operator turned water on
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile near back door in kitchen
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several damaged baseboard tiles throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white reach in freezer next to chest freezer in prep area
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Fan covers walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of straws on floor next to walk in cooler
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak underneath handwashing sink in kitchen near cookline
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags holding dough on prep counter and in reach in freezer next to it in prep area
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over coleslaw in reach in cooler in kitchen
High priority/08A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom and at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen handwashing sink and sink next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of coffee maker next to glass lid chest freezer
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Fan cover broken off of one unit in walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several damaged baseboards throughout
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer between prep counter and storage room door
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Fans in reach in cooler in kitchen Gasket on walk in cooler door
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and other single service items on floor in front of walk in cooler
Basic/25-05-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink drain pipe in kitchen
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at cooks line and exit door past ware wash area
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 21, 2025 · Time Extended
May 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dough in thank you bag at glass reach in cooler Observed green sauce stored in Home Depot bucket at glass reach in cooler both at cooks line and exit
High priority/14-15-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At cooks line
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
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 stopped using the seating area which is located in the building next door and has converted the building where the kitchen was located in a convenience store that is no longer operating
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in kitchen
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple degreaser in clear spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Facility needs to complete seating request. Emailed seating evaluation
Basic/51-15-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at cooks line and exit door past ware wash area
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave cooks line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At glass reach in cooler Observed green
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2025 · Time Extended
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority10 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed colander lined with paper towel and saturated in grease with specs of food particle
High priority/14-86-1/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dough in thank you bag at glass reach in cooler Observed green sauce stored in Home Depot bucket at glass reach in cooler both at cooks line and exit
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Purple degreaser stored next to salt and raw shell eggs at bottom shelf of prep table
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At cooks line
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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 stopped using the seating area which is located in the building next door and has converted the building where the kitchen was located in a convenience store that is no longer operating
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Facility has no chlorine for sanitizing dishes or cleaning. Operator went to the store to pick up chlorine
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in kitchen
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple degreaser in clear spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen. Operator escorted child to dining area
Intermediate/43-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on to of seasonings
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Facility needs to complete seating request. Emailed seating evaluation
Basic/51-15-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at cooks line and exit door past ware wash area
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of eggs,green peppers and plantains at walk in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave cooks line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At glass reach in cooler Observed green
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Fish stored in plastic bag
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw pork stored over shredded chicken at glass reach in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and coleslaw not labeled
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over AC unit
Basic/36-36-4

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.