EL TROPICO #1
1924 OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34743 · 407.348.0255
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Five flying insects at storage area
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bag holding empanadas in walk in freezer
Equipment in poor repair. Damaged gasket on hot holding display case at front counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Light not functioning. One in hood over cookline equipment
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In container of deli ham and cheese in refrigerator next to prep table nearest back hallway
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler Operator switched order
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in handwashing sink at front counter
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of plantains in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One on cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter handwashing sink Operator placed handwashing sign
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aloe Vera gel stored with sauces at white reach in fridge at entrance to kitchen
Live, small flying insects found Five flying insects at storage area
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Dough stored in thank you bag at walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut lettuce and onions at reach in fridge at entrance to kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter used to dump pit her of water
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle stored on dry storage shelf
Food stored on floor. BBQ sauce and container of Sazon stored on floor by prep table on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in freezer at prep area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front counter sink. Emailed operator hand washing sign
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Containers of shredded chicken covered with paper towels with the paper towels in direct contact with chicken in walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter sink.Emailed operator hand washing sign
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Containers of shredded chicken covered with paper towels with the paper towels in direct contact with chicken in walk in cooler
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded chicken stored in to go bags at reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef,eggs,cheese,chicken and sausage all temping between 47F-51F,per operator items were in walk in cooler overnight. Milk stored at white reach in cooler temping at 67F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef,eggs,cheese,chicken and sausage all temping between 47F-51F,per operator items were in walk in cooler overnight. Milk stored at white reach in cooler
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. White reach in cooler by entrance door to kitchen Walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of container of sugar at front line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored under coffee maker at front counter
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter sink.Emailed operator hand washing sign
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Container of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fans of walk in freezer
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut parsley stored in container lined with paper towel
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked mashed potatoes stored in grocery bag at walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Frozen vegetables in Saran Wrap stored with raw chicken in Saran Wrap at reach in freezer past the prep table
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over mashed potatoes in walk 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 at walk in cooler
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf with sanitized bowls at cooks line
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of sugar stored by paper towel at frontline hand washing sink
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Fans of walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. Milk in reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen has no top
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut red onions and cut green onions lined with paper towel
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded beef stored in to go plastic bag at walk in freezer
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw steak
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women and men bathroom doors do not seal when closed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Emailed operator hand washing sign
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled in white container at prep area
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken red beans walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jenny Lobelo
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Stored food not covered. Red beans, raw chicken raw bacon walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch
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.