ESTEFAN KITCHEN
3269 MARGARITAVILLE BOULEVARD, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 407-828-0999
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - criolla sauce (54 - Hot Holding). Kitchen manager put back on stove for reheat.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack near dish machine
Jun 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chorizo (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler underneath first cookline make table overnight per operator See stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 fittings without vacuum breakers on 4 way splitter
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. For ceviche containing raw fish
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack near dish machine
Food stored in undrained ice. Bagged sphere ice kept inside of ice bin at bar Operator removed bag and discarded ice that it was on top of
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dishes on dish rack near dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork roasts thawing in room temperature in sink near walk in cooler Operator started water running on them
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container on shelf under prep table across from ovens Several dry ingredients in dry storage room
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from outside of back door and pulled pan of raw shell eggs and a pan of parsley out of reach in cooler on cooks line
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel under raw shell eggs in reach in cooler on cooks line. Paper towel and rag on top of parsley in reach in cooler on cooks line
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On 4 way splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of the inside of both ice machines in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning product and rags in sink next to dish machine. Operator removed items.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At outside bar. Operator refilled dispenser
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone above prep table on cooks line next to single use items
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan corner broken in reach in cooler under flat top holding raw beef.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris in microwave on top shelf on expo line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Two plastic containers on drying rack near dish machine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler under make table across from grill on cooks line
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks, knifes and spoons on drying rack next to dish machine
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef meatballs over raw shrimp in reach in cooler drawers under grill on cookline - drawers do not have separations Operator switched
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 salmon fillets in walk in cooler thawed completely in reduced oxygen packaging
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from ware washing area Operator stocked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Make table reach in cooler across from grill on cookline
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth lining pan of shelled eggs in reach in cooler on prep side of cookline Operator removed cloth
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 salmon fillets in walk in cooler thawed completely in reduced oxygen packaging
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lids in use on cookline make table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler underneath make table across from grill on cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wiping cloths hanging on splash guard of handwashing sink on cookline Operator put in sanitizer bucket
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour in storage room Operator removed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Salad station
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On clean dish rack. Operator removed and rewashed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over bags of shredded cheese in walk in cooler Operator changed
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bar gun stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over sour cream. Manager moved to bottom shelf - raw beef over cooked pork observed in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked beef (60 - Cold Holding). Observed in large food pan, covered. Manager states less than 4 hours. Manager placed in smaller containers and placed in freezer for expedited cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - criolla sauce (54 - Hot Holding). Kitchen manager put back on stove for reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - hose bibb at ware wash station. Manager installed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Floor and fan
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.