EL PILON DEL PATIO
1150 E DONEGAN, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-932-4454
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018046726 | Jul 17, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink near front counter sauce cooler Operator stocked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on reach in cooler underneath cookline make table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and keys on drink station counter at front Operator removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer underneath fan unit
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Gaskets on reach in cooler under cookline make table
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining at handwashing sink near front counter sauce cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving
Oct 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack over three compartment sink
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over plantains in walk in cooler
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/. Operator has added a wall at server area across from expo window, no plan review submitted
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cookline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish rack over three compartment sink
Jul 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 added a partition wall where part of the front counter use to be
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at storage area
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 added a partition wall where part of the front counter use to be
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dining area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at storage area
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women bathroom
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by containers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink on cooks line
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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 historical lans that don't reflect the bar. Per new owner the bar was added by old owner
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men and women bathroom
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in triple sink
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat flan in walk in freezer
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 snapper in walk in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items kept on walk in cooler overnight: Octopus salad 54F, rice with peas 56F, sancocho 53F, raw sausage 52F, white frying cheese 55F, salami 54F, cream cheese 57F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All food kept overnight on walk in cooler. Octopus salad 54F, rice with peas 56F, sancocho 53F, raw sausage 52F, white frying cheese 55F, salami 54F, cream cheese 57F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Hand sink on cook line blocked by garbage can and foil tray stored on top of hand sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Glass cup stored inside hand sink located at front counter.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.Walk in cooler with ambient cooling temperature of 60F. Operator is aware, part has been order.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing orders while wearing a bracelet and watch.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil on floor by chest freezerOil kept on floor by chest freezer, bucket of peel plantains on cook line floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Multiple wet towels kept on prep tables at cook line.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass in sink in front Ice in other sink in front
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken reach in cooler Cooked ground beef, beans and rice, red beans. Walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop octopus
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Lettuce walk in cooler Frying oil dry storage
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Triple sink and wall
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in front gaskets
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
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.