LATIN BISTRO EXPRESS
5770 W IRLO BRONSON HWY 157-159, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407.325.7427
Last inspected Oct 13, 2025 · 11 visits since October 2023
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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 lives in the kitchen. Came from under the dry storage shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025044198 | Apr 25, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2024027412 | Mar 28, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in bathroom not secured.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by grill on cookline. 1 dead roach on floor by toilet in employee bathroom. Operator cleaned up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have accumulated grease.
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and spoons at front counter not inverted.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 27 observed behind prep table 10 under three compartment sink, 14 behind chest freezers
Dead roaches on premises. 60 observed behind prep table, under three compartment sink, behind chest freezer in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer next to chest freezers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Equipment gaskets throughout Fans in reach in cooler near back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under make table on cookline
Jul 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 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 pans over raw fish and shrimp in walk in cooler Operator switched order
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 27 observed behind prep table 10 under three compartment sink, 14 behind chest freezers
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 in front counter reach in cooler opened yesterday morning per operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap for lobby tables on shelf next to front counter unlabeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of flour under prep table Operator removed
Dead roaches on premises. 60 observed behind prep table, under three compartment sink, behind chest freezer in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer next to chest freezers
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of salt on dry storage shelf Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Equipment gaskets throughout Fans in reach in cooler near back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler under make table on cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On grill table Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on dry storage shelf Operator labeled
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under counter at front hand sink
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under back hand sink 1 live roach under hand sink at front counter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under hand sink at front counter. Operator immediately discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under counter at front hand sink
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beef in prep table operator immediately removed
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under back hand sink 1 live roach under hand sink at front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand sink
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under hand sink at front counter. Operator immediately discarded
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of Vegetable oil on floor under hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator immediately removed
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under counter at front hand sink
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner with creamer and a box hot sauce
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards soiled
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hws near the 3 comp sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.heavily soiled in the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along the walls, ended equipment in the kitchen
Food stored on floor.oil stored on the floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interier of microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equi
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment on the dry storage rack.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the kitsch. Soiled and torn
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen, near the lowboy cooler
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 over strawberries in freezer
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 lives in the kitchen. Came from under the dry storage shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (53F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner with creamer and a box hot sauce
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Items in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting boards soiled
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hws near the 3 comp sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.heavily soiled in the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Along the walls, ended equipment in the kitchen
Food stored on floor.oil stored on the floor
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.interier of microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equi
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean equipment on the dry storage rack.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the kitsch. Soiled and torn
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen, near the lowboy cooler
Mar 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -white fish used for ceviche, manager stated both tilapia and swai. Advised to operator that he is required to provide parasite destruction records for non exempt Fin-fish served raw
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked grains/plant foods inside walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet s.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease, carbon build up on flat top
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager could only provide frla training for one employee.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -numerous items inside freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above food prep area near stove
Food stored on floor. -inside walk in, bag of potatoes, pot of cooked food
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer near back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ansul lines above stove -hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority10 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked corn used in beverage, "chichanorada" 49F from overnight per manager. See stop sale. Advised to use deep basin sink for ice bath when cooling large volume of cooked plant/animal foods to ensure adequate cooling
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee picked up food debris from floor while cutting onions, proceeded to continue prepping onions without hand washing. -conversation with employee due to no person in charge available
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee handled arepa with only one gloved hand, touching arepa with barehand after cooking completed. Employee donned other hand with glove
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies in food prep area, 3 flies by front counter at hand sink near desert cooler
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. -white fish used for ceviche, manager stated both tilapia and swai. Advised to operator that he is required to provide parasite destruction records for non exempt Fin-fish served raw
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above cooked grains/plant foods inside walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cheeses, cut tomatoes, cooked masa, cooked corn beverage, dairy based sauces, raw white fish, quest fresco, sliced cheese, hot dogs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheddar cheese 57F, shredded beef 64F, cooked beans 62F inside cooler next to 3 compartment sink, some items resting above recommended fill line on top section of cooler where it is affected by ambient temperatures. -raw white fish 48F in bottom section of cooler next to 3 compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -cut tomatoes 55F after 5 hours, see stop sale
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet s.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands with no soap.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -operator using large pot to cool cooked liquids from cooked plant foods(corn) without using ice bath or smaller batches/containers. Provided cooling instruction guide
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease, carbon build up on flat top
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -no indication on advertising/menu for ceviche linking to consumer advisory
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager could only provide frla training for one employee.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink near dish station
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -numerous items inside freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above food prep area near stove
Employee beverage container on a food preparation surface/storage area or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water bottle next to styrofoam cups, other single service items
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food stored on floor. -inside walk in, bag of potatoes, pot of cooked food
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. -raw fish placed on cutting board prior to cooked foods without cleaning/sanitizing
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -chest freezer near back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ansul lines above stove -hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.