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MISTER CHIMI

1160 E VINE ST, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-483-7444

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5907895
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor under hand sink located by three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022025808Mar 7, 2022Oct 6, 2022$160

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating and then getting pot of rice off of stove and stirring it without washing hands in between
High priority/12A-05-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over garlic in reach in cooler next to cookline equipment Raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler - operator moved produce items
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan with raw chicken on top of pan with raw beef in reach in cooler next to cookline Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler Operator switched order for all items
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and personal food items on top of glass top chest coolers at front counter Operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pork blood on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silverware and lid in handwashing sink at kitchen entrance Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal tupperware at bottom of glass door reach in cooler at front counter
Basic/08B-49-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Buckets of blood for blood sausage in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs of tongs on oven handle on cookline
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over raw pork at glass reach in fridge at kitchen Raw shell eggs stored over produce at glass reach in fridge at kitchen
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar blocked by fan
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dark chemical in clear bottle at kitchen
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's and men's bathroom doors
Basic/32-04-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods at glass reach in Friday's at kitchen and in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-49-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by stove
Basic/08B-47-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt no label in clear containers
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 sit down counter to the front
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut tomatoes and cut lettuce at glass reach in fridge Raw chicken over pork at glass reach in fridge
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork roast (50F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding)per operator items were in glass reach in fridge over night
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork roast (50F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding)per operator items were in glass reach in fridge over night
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 sit down counter to the front
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Glass reach in fridge not keeping TCS food 41F and below
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At glass reach in fridge in kitchen
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in clear container with no label
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.No chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Gap on ceiling on dry storage.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil kept by cooking equipment on cook line.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole on wall behind hand sink located by front desk entrance.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale.Pasteles and blood sausage cooked from unauthorized person.
High priority/01A-03-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer. Raw beef stored over cooked ribs in walk in
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over peeled plantains in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor under hand sink located by three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source.Blood sausage purchased from unauthorized person with no license. Pasteles bought from La Orocovena inspector search for license and no license found.
High priority/01B-04-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Piece of pork kept on steam well for 4 hrs with temperature of 112F.Whole chicken kept on steam table with temperature of 99F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork piece kept on steam well for 4 hours with temperature of 112F. Whole chicken 96F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink, the one by front counter entrance.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
Identity of food or food product misrepresented.Calamari tentacles been served as octopus. Only advertised on top of salad kept in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/52-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.No chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Steak cooked 4 days ago no date marked Cooked chicken cooked on Sunday no date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Gap on ceiling on dry storage.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top of oil kept by cooking equipment on cook line 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink located by three compartment sink. 1 dead roach inside hand sink located by three compartment sink. Total = 3 dead
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil kept by cooking equipment on cook line.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole on wall behind hand sink located by front desk entrance.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat onions
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, sausage and rice
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back kitchen under hand wash sink
Basic/36-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink behind bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork, sausage and rice. 3 door glass cooler
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Basic/36-02-5

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.