EL TAPATIO
1804 W VINE ST, KISSIMMEE, FL 34741
License #5910284
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →EL TAPATIO in KISSIMMEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 25 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 22, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to ice-machine. Hot water required by next unannounced inspection.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at triple sink and at dump sink at bar.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink on cooks line.
- [33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Ceiling tile in poor repair in storage room at bar.
- [05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach In make-table cooler on cooler on cooks line.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Poll-out drawers on cooks line interior soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned.
- [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters. One cracked.
- [36-62-4] Light not functioning. Two lights under hood.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans not properly air-dried in storage room.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Condiment cups used as scoop in spice containers.
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles throughout.
- [33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavily soiled with grease and leaves.
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Kitchen towel used to store tortillas in cooler on cooks line. Operator replaced with foil.
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