RICO CHINO ASIAN CUISINE 2
1373 E OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-572-8088
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. One tomato in walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over onion and broccoli in walk in cooler Pooled eggs over diced ham in reach in cooler underneath cookline make table
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried chicken and fried rice on cookline Per operator, items have been out of temperature controls for 2 hours
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tire foam protectant on shelf over cookline make tables
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table at end of cookline
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to three compartment sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sandwich meat and cheese inside reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys on shelf over cookline make table
Equipment in poor repair. Duct tape on gasket on reach in cooler under cookline make table Broken handle on same cooler
Food stored on floor. Several soy sauce buckets throughout kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in cup of 81F water next to rice cooker
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath cutting board at end of cookline Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several fans and shelving units throughout facility Hood vents over cookline
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers underneath cookline make tables
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken being placed in cardboard boxes that were originally used to receive raw chicken
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. One tomato in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over chopped deli ham and raw shrimp over sauce in reach in coolers underneath cookline make tables Raw chicken over rice, raw pork over broccoli and raw shrimp over soy sauce in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fried chicken and fried rice out for 30 minutes per operator. Operator added time marking
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline handwashing sink out of paper towels Operator stocked
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator filled out time plan paperwork during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice maker next to white reach in freezer in kitchen
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer at end of cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on top of soda cases next to kitchen entrance Pack of uno cards and migraine medicine inside of heat lamp tray next to steam table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees in kitchen working with no hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Several torn equipment gaskets
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets at end of cookline Several food cases in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on floor at end of cookline Fan covers in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several reach in cooler and freezer interiors throughout kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler underneath middle make table on cookline
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Heat lamp next to steam table
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several bulk sugar containers on bottom shelf of dry storage
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin and aloe vera in not functioning hot holding unit next to steam well Operator removed
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken placed in box used to ship raw chicken
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Lining pan of green onion in make table on cookline
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over broccoli in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator using time control for fried chicken and rice without form filled out. Went over blank form with operator and instructed them on how to fill it out
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Floor cleaner next to three compartment sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of sandwich meat belonging to employee in reach in cooler under make table Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cookline equipment Walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. On bar between cart and grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment gaskets Fans next to cookline
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table on cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several places throughout
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline in front of grill
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 frozen chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer by ice machine
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8oz of ice in ice machine because soda bottle was placed on ice
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has fried chicken on time plan but has not completed time plan paperwork
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in clear spray bottle not labeled at front counter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make tables at cooks line
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Two liter coke stored in ice at ice machine.Operator discarded soda bottle and ice
Employee plate with a sandwich on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaged in food prep with no hair net or hat
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife and cleaver stored between make table and lid at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan at cooks line Top part of warmer where cooked chicken is stored has dust build up
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk-in cooler
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written time plan for fried chicken and rice. Emailed operator time plan
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at cooks line Observed employee eating at prep area where he had stopped prepping to eat
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes and bag stored on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen area
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle to the right of exit door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on cart by wok station
Stored food not covered. Plantains in bucket on bottom shelf of prep table at cooks line has no lid
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in white container not labeled by prep area
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cardboard box used to drain fried chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked steak (52-55F - Cold Holding) advised rapid chill to 41 or colder.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER TIGHTLY COVERED. Advised uncovered until temps reach 41 f or colder.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles portioned and individually packed need dated.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use facility using quat test strips for chlorine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Top of chest freezer and handles of various
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Top of chest freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 70 f.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken on bottom shelf near handwash sink. Advised sneeze guard or similar to protect foods.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths left laying on various items throughout kitchen.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. Rice. 12 cups. Walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice 12 cups walk in cooler from 9 am yesterday. Was covered and 70f cooling over 6 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 70f cold holding over 6 hours old walk in cooler
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice cooled covered in walk in cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine gave some strips and took picture educated
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork. Cooked chicken. Cooked shrimp. Cooked rice walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk reach in cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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