SABOR DEL CARIBE
1502 WEST VINE STREET, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 407-931-0026
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019002178 | Nov 1, 2018 | Mar 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store bread in reach-in cooler at front counter and used to store meat in walk-in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked throughout.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in reach-in cooler on cooks line soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable glass reach-in cooler at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store ice for ice-machine in walk-in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink on cooks line. Hot water is needed by next unannounced inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in season container. Operator removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two white cutting board on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked throughout.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable glass reach-in cooler at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over cheese in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Raw Chicken over beef in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing blue chemical not labeled at dry storage area. Per operator the item is windex.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor at back of kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven door.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor soiled with grease under Fryer.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store goat meat in walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored over onions 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 pork and steak in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Steak,Chicken and Pork all tempting between 51F-54F. Per operator items were removed from the walk-in cooler at 6:30am and placed into the reach-in cooler. Per operator items were in reach-in cooler over 4 hours.Advised operator to not use reach-in cooler for TCS food until repaired.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak,Chicken and Pork all tempting between 51F-54F. Per operator items were removed from the walk-in cooler at 6:30am and placed into the reach-in cooler. Per operator items were in reach-in cooler over 4 hours.Advised operator to not use reach-in cooler for TCS food until repaired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board on prep table on cooks line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container containing sugar in dry storage area and in chicken base on cooks line.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard used as anti-slip on cooks line.
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. Steak,Chicken and Pork all tempting between 51F-54F. Per operator items were removed from the walk-in cooler at 6:30am and placed into the reach-in cooler. Per operator items were in reach-in cooler over 4 hours.Advised operator to not use reach-in cooler for TCS food until repaired.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phones on prep table on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution throughout kitchen.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken-walk in cooler.
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. Some employees have no proof of acknowledgement.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Areas throughout kitchen with floor not smooth, flooring/tiling missing.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested at 400-500 ppm. Advised remix new test 100 ppm
Equipment in poor repair. Prep cooler gaskets in poor repair. FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REACH IN COOLER ON COOKLINE.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris walk in cooler/walk in freezer floors soiled..
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles in several areas in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Kitchen shelving.
Nov 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gasket at panini press area with broken gasket.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food manager certification expired. 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 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. Sent info.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gasket at panini press area with broken gasket.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.pepper steak 119f, advised rapid reheat to 165f,
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed in 3 bin sink.
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. Sent info
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk containers heavily soiled.
No handwash sink for employees in kitchen. Advised immediate repair as employees are using 3 bin sink.
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. Sent info.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gasket at panini press area with broken gasket.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.various desserts.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in kitchen in disrepair. Manager states they do not use it.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.