PERICO RIPIAO LATIN FOOD
5295 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 781-731-5938
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
DEC 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in freezer. Raw shell eggs over sauce in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Operator rearranged all items.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at top of splitter, needs to be placed at bottom ends of splitter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink by ice machine in kitchen. Cold water works, hot water does not come out.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-n freezer on cook line.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork at pull out drawers of maketable cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 small packages of salmon thawed in package. Educated operator and provided handout. Operator discarded.
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 small packages of salmon thawed in package. Educated operator and provided handout. Operator discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board by microwave on cook line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine at bar did not reach 160F, data plate states it is a chemical dish machine. Operator placed order for sanitizer and arrives tomorrow. Advised operator to discontinue use of dish machine until they have the sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on shelving with seasonings at prep area. Operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles at walk-in freezer door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at bar.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at end of cook line. Operator moved off of floor.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sauces in maketable at end of cookline, operator moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at ware washing area blocked by dirty dishes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not secured by soda bib racks, operator secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach-in freezer on cookline where microwave is.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour by prep area near stove. Operator placed upright.
Open dumpster lid. At dumpster area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and oranges over prepped sauces. Operator moved.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over RTE in walk in freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair at entrance walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Container with Green plantains next to cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white chest freezer and around door in walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line reach in cooler
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Operator immediately cleaned
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. Operator removed from packaging
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above food prep table
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bartender/ server wearing watch. Immediately removed
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer across from main prep table is not working
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.. Advised operator that water must be 135F. Operator immediately discarded water
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing French fries in broken freezer. Operator immediately removed
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - at ware wash station
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - manager states dishwasher machine not working. Establishment using triple sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize
Equipment in poor repair. - hood filter baffles in disrepair - gasket torn on cook line cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - grocery bags storing seafood on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - breaded chicken (54F - Cold Holding); - raw fish (52F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); - chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding); - pigs ear (54F - Cold Holding) Manager states items brought to cooler <2 hours. Instructed employee to move freezer for expedited cooling
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - at ware wash station
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine >200. Employee diluted. Final reading 100ppm
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at bar used to store various bar items
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - manager states dishwasher machine not working. Establishment using triple sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - 2 cook employees wearing watches
Equipment in poor repair. - hood filter baffles in disrepair - gasket torn on cook line cooler
Food stored outside. - bottled orange juices and clean food pans stored in back area no overhead protection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk rice - bulk flour
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - sauce cooler on cook line
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over cucumbers / tomatoes in the walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board in the kitchen is soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans in the dish area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen and dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen
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.