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EL ASADOR RESTAURANTE MEXICANO

1943 E IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-449-4114

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911847
Grade history
SEP 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef in reach in cooler under cookline make table
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front counter make table
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and cookline sinks
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired as of February 2026
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One missing underneath cookline handwashing sink
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler underneath cookline make table
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate7 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 shrimp served raw in ceviche, shrimp cocktail and shrimp tostada
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken over pan of raw beef in reach in cooler under cookline make table
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at front counter make table
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and cookline sinks
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For shrimp served raw in ceviche, shrimp cocktail and shrimp tostada Operator found and posted consumer advisory signs
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired as of February 2026
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One missing underneath cookline handwashing sink
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Onions in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor near front counter handwashing sink
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler underneath cookline make table
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near front counter handwashing sink
Basic/21-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 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 raw fish in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by prep cart Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen handwashing sink. Soap and paper towel dispensers are on wall next to employee bathroom but handwashing sink is located next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bathroom handwashing sink At handwashing sink in kitchen. Soap and paper towel dispensers are on wall next to employee bathroom but kitchen handwashing sink is located next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers raw shrimp dishes. Raw ingredients are identified on menu but there is no consumer advisory posted. Provided printed consumer advisory signs in English and Spanish which were both posted at front counter by operator
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser at front counter handwashing sink is broken per operator
Intermediate/31B-06-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen handwashing sink Emailed operator handwashing sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler underneath make table next to kitchen entrance by expo window
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. One bucket at front counter
Basic/21-38-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2025 Operator renewed during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwashing sink blocked by cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter make table
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In cooler at front counter Operator moved
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching grated Parmesan in make table on expo wall
Basic/10-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several in clean dish storage
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of make table on expo wall
Basic/29-49-6
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mangoes stored over cans of whipped cream, containers of sauces and prepped food in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by triple sink blocked by large trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green and brown square cutting boards
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and apron stored on top of cooking oil on storage shelf by walk in cooler Bags stored over canned goods on dry storage shelf next to walk in cooler
Basic/40-06-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility is licensed for 10 seats but observed 26 seats. Have already emailed operator seating evaluation paperwork at last inspection on 9/13/24
Basic/51-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by mop sink has hole on bottom right side of door
Basic/35B-01-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees insulated cups stored in reach in cooler at front line
Basic/12B-13-4
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line has soap and paper towel located around the corner next to employee bathroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and cell phone stored on prep table and
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of storage shelf over dry goods
Basic/40-06-5
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Facility is licensed for 10 seats but observed 26 seats. Emailed operator seating evaluation paperwork
Basic/51-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with sugar,beans and salt at dry storage area in walk in freezer that has been converted into storage
Basic/10-01-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Saint bucket stored next to sanitized container on bottom shelf of prep table
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
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 beef both removed from original boxes at reach in freezer in cooks line
High priority/08A-17-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cooks line blocked by trash can at cooks line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored with food served to the public at walk in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar at walk in storage area
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 7, 2023Inspection 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 each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef back make table
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cheeses
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Basic/36-62-4

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.