EL IMPORTADO SABOR ORIGINAL
1371 E OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34744
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several reach in cooler handles
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler under make table on cookline and on glass door reach in cooler in prep area
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink at front counter does not work Operator is waiting on parts for repair
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plasticware on front counter in bus tray in reach of customers without cover
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag used to cover bowl of dough in glass door reach in cooler in prep area - direct contact with the dough
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bin of produce in glass door reach in cooler in prep area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in make table across from grill for 2 days per operator Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in make table across from grill for 2 days per operator Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs on bottom shelf of prep cart next to cookline out for 1 hour per operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For shelled eggs on cookline Emailed operator time plan paperwork
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink turned off due to leaking faucet Operator turned on
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near restrooms
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall underneath cookline handwashing sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table and steamwell
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream freezer with open ice cream buckets in lobby
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three compartment sink
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To-go bag holding plantains in glass door reach in cooler in kitchen
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shelled eggs left on shelf next to cookline equipment overnight per operator (ambient 75F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded, see stop sale Provided operator time plan and went over requirements for time controls
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced cheese in make table overnight per operator (49F - Cold Holding) shelled eggs left on shelf next to cookline equipment overnight per operator (ambient 75F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese in make table overnight per operator (49F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded, see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on shelf under prep table near entrance to kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing sink Operator stocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink by three compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of salsa prepped 2 days prior per operator
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Several torn equipment gaskets Ice machine not working
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under cookline handwashing sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cookline make table Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice cream reach in freezer with open buckets of ice cream in lobby
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin stored next to salt at cooks line
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in thank you grocery bag at glass reach in cooler by triple sink
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 at front counter,per operator opened yesterday morning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing by triple sink
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on left glass reach in cooler by triple
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of hallway where restrooms are located
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bread knife stored between prep table and steam able
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice at front counter in mini cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in ice cream freezer stored in dining area with no lock.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar in clear containers at kitchen area
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Hamburger bun at hot well covered by cloth towel
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sausages stored in to go plastic bags at reach in cooler in prep area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink cooks line
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink at front counter and by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef made yesterday per operator no date mark
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
Food stored in a prohibited area. Ice cream reach in freezer stored in dining area. Per operator ice cream orders are processed in the dining area.Explained to operator ice cream freezer has to be behind the counter
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Two black grease receptacles at right of back door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven at entrance to kitchen
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.Operator selling rice drink bought from person who don't have license and prepares food at home. Operator discard
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over smoked ham steaks in tall reach in cooler in the back.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken thighs stored over raw steak in reach in cooler in the back.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.Rice drink bought from person who don't have license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken kept overnight on tall reach in cooler in the back with temperature of 45F, shredded beef overnight kept on reach in cooler in the back with temperature of 47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef kept on tall reach in cooler overnight with temperatures of 45 and 47F.
No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap on hand sink located in dish area.
Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps.Inspector saw employee wash and rinse plastic container and no rinsing. Inspector showed operator how to set up three bay sink and request to sanitize all items washed prior.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee cooking chicken while wearing a watch.
Single-service articles improperly stored.To go containers kept on top of reach in cooler on cook line.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. 3 door glass cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door reach in glass cooler
Food stored on floor. Water on floor in office
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
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.