PA'PIKAR LATIN GRILL
127 BROADWAY AVE, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 4075178176
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Cook touching various cooked foods with bare hands.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over soursop pulp in white reach-in freezer. -Raw chicken over dressings in glass reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Krab mix, corned beef and ground beef in reach-in coolers dating 03/31 and 4/01. Operator discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls and condiment cups used as scoop in rice and seasoning bulk containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler and freezer handles soiled.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks not secured in dry storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups on make-table shelf. Operator relocated.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on glass reach-in cooler in storage area.
Food stored on floor. -Vinegar, ketchup, seasoning and mayonnaise stored on floor in storage closet. -Limes stored on floor on cooks line.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid broken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups,drink holders, plastic cutlery and paper bags stored on floor in storage area.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags with cut root vegetables (Malanga) in reach-in freezer. Operator changed to ziplock bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cheese in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance identified as fabuloso at bar used to clean floor on hook at the bar without label. Operator labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. Operator changed cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler closest to hot holding unit.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on cooks line. Operator placed on shelf.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store pupusas in white reach-in-freezer on cooks line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinsing gloves under triple sink. Educated employee.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawing salmon and Tilapia in sealed individual bags not cut to allow oxygen to make contact with salmon before thawing,per manufacturer's guidelines
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to ice machine.
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. Tilapia and Salmon in drawer below grill not held frozen as per package requirements.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids for drink cups stored on the floor between reach-in cooler and dry storage shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing on counter at room temperature.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the bar and on cooks line.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
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. Partially frozen, no stop sale issued.
Equipment in poor repair. White unit at cookline with ripped gasket.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Cook touching various cooked foods with bare hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on shelving over cooked pork.
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. Emailed acknowledgment to manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on most units in poor repair.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of frozen red meat thawingnin Ambient air-3 bin sink.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak holding at 47f. Advised rapid chill to 41 or colder.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled. Manager states scheduled for MARCH 11.
Equipment in poor repair. Upright Freezer gasket on cookline ripped.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen, over upright coolers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Sack of onions.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed, snickered avacados on prep line.
Oct 5, 2023□ 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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Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Emailed form.
Sep 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No servers have training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Emailed form.
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
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.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tilapia and raw shrimp.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No servers have training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket ripped, reach in cooler gasket ripped. Reach in cooler not holding temps.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Emailed form.
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