EL BUEN SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY
1314 E VINE ST, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407.518.1521
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. She'll eggs kept on cook line for 20 minutes with temperature of 69F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015049335 | Oct 28, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over block cheeses in walk in cooler
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cheese bread in front counter display case - bread out for 1 hour per operator Provided operator with time plan paperwork and went over how to fill it out
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both women's and men's restrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on slicer on prep counter across from make table near kitchen entrance Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler under make table next to kitchen entrance and on holding unit inside walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor at front counter Sauce buckets and plantains in walk in cooler on floor Several food cases in walk in freezer on floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in water 101F next to make table at kitchen entrance
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwashing sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass door reach in cooler at front counter Sauce buckets
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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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 make table Operator switched order
No soap provided at handwash sink. In bathroom Operator stocked
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired April 1st 2025 displayed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep counter across from cookline Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag and water bottle on top of make table Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler under make table in kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in front of glass door reach in cooler at front counter
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing from wall below handwashing sink at front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in container of flour under prep table buried in flour Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop next to rice cooker in pan of water 81F Operator removed, dumped water and cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass door reach in cooler at front counter
Jan 13, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs of cheese at glass reach in fridge at front line Raw chicken over raw beef at reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For quesitos at front counter.Printed operator time plan
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient thermometer placed front of glass display of pastry case at front line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women's bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring at back of kitchen by exit door
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle is stored off the cement on sand to right of back door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in 85F standing water at entrance to kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass reach in cooler at front line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pancake mix in clear container with no label. Operator labeled
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Empanadas stored on flat pan lined with paper towel by fryers
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler by reach in freezer Raw sausage stored over cut plantains at reach in cooler by freezer Emailed operator safe food storage
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 sausage out of case stored over pulp fruit at reach in freezer
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For the quesitos in display case at front line. Emailed operator time plan
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restroom doors
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at front line Large cutting board on make table at kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn at reach in cooler by back door
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Part of tiles missing by reach in fridge by back door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at front line stored in standing water temping at 70F Knife stored in standing water temping at 105F
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to reach in freezers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in clear containers not labeled in kitchen area
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Cracked shell eggs stored over unwashed beets in reach in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw beef.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. She'll eggs kept on cook line for 20 minutes with temperature of 69F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo kept at front counter with temperature of 115F. Reheat to 165F
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.For new employees
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.Pan de bono kept at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over banana. Make table
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/ Manager returned during inspection
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. Liliana
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons whisk
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table Gaskets reach in chest freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
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.