EL KIOSKO 38 PUERTO RICAN FOOD
43418 HWY 27 UNIT 2, Davenport FL 33897 · 863-438-5417
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by storage cabinet in front of beverage cooler. Manager eradicated and sanitized the area. 1 live on floor by mop bucket in drink storage room. 1 live roach on dry storage rack in drink storage room. 1 live roach on wall in dry storage room.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026013473 | Feb 12, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Sides of ice machine soiled with brown substance.
Apr 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine Dish machine sanitizing 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over red peppers in flip top until. Employee rearranged cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Sides of ice machine soiled with brown substance.
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 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 priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, and pork being stored over ready to eat cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Employee re arranged cooler to proper storage. Observed raw shrimp and fish being stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler, employee re arranged cooler to proper storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by storage cabinet in front of beverage cooler. Manager eradicated and sanitized the area. 1 live on floor by mop bucket in drink storage room. 1 live roach on dry storage rack in drink storage room. 1 live roach on wall in dry storage room.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings under dry storage rack with drinks and single service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained and soiled, advised to flip over or sand it down to refurbish.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On sides and on lip of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning in dry storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches behind bar cooler on the floor. 3 dead roaches behind small freezer near bathrooms on the floor. 1 dead in first upright freezer gasket in rear storage area. 8 dead on the floor in drink storage room. 1 dead under mop bucket. 2 egg casings under mop bucket. Management discarded and sanitized all areas of dead roaches.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole fish, steak, chichron, and whole beef roast thawing in open air. Management placed in cooler to thaw.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2/10 cans of tomato paste. manager removed the cans for discard.
Raw animal food stored over or with washed produce. Raw eggs stored over washed produce in reachin cooler. Employee removed eggs
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of soda on top of reach in cooler. Operator removed cup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar. Operator removed placed ice scoop upright with gloves on.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor in dry storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee poured water out of container with utensils.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on the floor by the back door.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil on cook line in water that is 98f. Operator turned burner up higher.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil and plantains on floor in dry storage. Operator put boxes on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. In use Clean cutting board on top of trash can.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pork over plantains on speed rack in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry storage shelves.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Between trip sink and wall.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor in dry storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor of dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice in dry storage.
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.