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WAAN YEN

8701 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 863-364-8951

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5911711
Grade history
OCT 23
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
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. Provided handout.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. No plans for remodel for ice machine being added.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Cases of water and other food delivered the afternoon prior still on floor in dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of sugar Operator removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor
Basic/21-44-1/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Operator remade, recheck 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In pan of cilantro in make table
High priority/14-86-1
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Costco bucket being used to store vinegar
High priority/14-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in kitchen blocked by cutting board Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by cup in front counter handwashing sink Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of water and other food delivered the afternoon prior still on floor in dry storage
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of sugar Operator removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor
Basic/21-44-1
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Operator remade, recheck 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Employee did not rinse all soap from hands after washing before drying.Employee washed hands with no soap.
High priority/12A-17-4
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee handled raw salmon prior to handling bulk rice without washing hands or changing gloves. Bulk rice that is used for products on menu offered fully cooked. Advised to use utensils where it is possible to avoid cross contamination during prep from containers of rice used for fully cooked menu items
High priority/12A-12-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon stored above several ready to eat food items inside glass door cooler in prep area
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High priority/12A-09-4
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. -manager changed description at menu to describe as "krab" Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -red snapper described on menu, manager changed to broader "snapper". -advised to person in charge to update menus with accurate descriptions. This violation on subsequent inspections may lead to immediate administrative enforcement if found willful and intentional due to statute requirements and division policy.
Intermediate/52-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dark colored stained cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by mop bucket
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Cases of Single-service articles improperly stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -cups placed on ledge of handsink up front, no splash guard
Basic/24-27-4
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. -tuna thawed inside vacuum packaging, advised to remove from packaging or open packaging prior to being thawed.
Basic/06-09-1
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of prep table in back
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap on right side of back door when closed
Basic/35B-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -unlabeled seasoning on top shelf
Basic/02D-01-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit obstructed. For reporting purposes only. -unused equipment on floor against wall at entryway/path to fire exit in back
/46-01-4
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over jugs of milk in front reach in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bleach stored on shelf with mayonnaise and togo boxes.
High priority/41-10-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk in front make line cooler. Operator added date label
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - boba Emailed form to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling tiles in customer area dusty
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 45F /10 minutes; in kitchen glass door reach in cooler. Operator recently returned to unit. Operator lowered unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Provided handout.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, in dining room area.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.