Chino Rico
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Chino Rico has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so Chino Rico trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food prep no with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door dented and soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet at mop sink. Repairs are being done no water running. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple food containers and other waste around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
27
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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 Chicken over Raw Pork and Beef in walk-in cooler on sheet trays. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch lid of trash, then proceeded to handle clean utensils on the cooks line before washing hands. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. No food-grade buckets used as storage for prepared plantains in walk-in cooler. Cardboard box from raw chicken used for storing vegetables in reach-in cooler.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked with bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance on the floor next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk container containing breadcrumbs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled on cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items not segregated in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Push cart at the back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers with old labels at dry dish storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
39
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee scooping fried rice and adding cooked shrimp with his bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken over raw pork; raw beef over plantains, raw shell eggs over cooked pork. All in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Metal cans, dipping into bulk dry storage.
25-28-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Partially Frozen Shrimp thawing in standing water in 3 bin sink. Temped at 44f.
06-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line at pass thru window.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Push cart in back room.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
39
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cash out area with trays on it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Sink at 3 bin sink area used for dump sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Only 3 employees at this time. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Facility has added a specialty drink and dessert bar with no plan review submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Plans being worked on know that fire department has given there inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for young Hispanic girl working today. New employee Nayeli is new less than 1 week. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: All new employees at this time. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Needs continued cleaning. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board and several smaller boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Long boards heavily grooved and stained. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Not observed at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Floor in poor repair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
50
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over bottles and other ready to eat foods. **Warning**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large grey bulk containers adjacent to mop sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at cash out area with trays on it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No Backflow preventer at hose attached to walk at mop sink. **Warning**
29-39-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in new beverage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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/. Facility has added a specialty drink and dessert bar with no plan review submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for young Hispanic girl working today. New employee Nayeli is new less than 1 week. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long board and several smaller boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Several pans, bowls and containers heavily soiled on out sides. **Warning**
16-45-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 75f water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as cover for various equipment and fryers.. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
26
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - 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 to correct.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink coming in from dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Cardboard under draining pork.
14-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Various areas throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and drink over open foods.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on several units in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
47
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - no sanitizing any dish - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By 3 bay sink floor - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several walls at kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
16-44-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gaskets Reach in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavy soiled walk in cooler shelves - walk-in cooler shelves - prep tables shelves - all equipment, coolers - all food containers exterior - all shelves dry storage/ clean equipment - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage out in building - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - 3 bay sink no closed, running water constantly. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
32
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork 44-46 Cooked chicken 52° Moved to walk-in freezer to rapid chill 41° or below **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 500 ppm - 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over diced ham in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - unisex restrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - cook line reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of mop sink
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two door cooler next to 3 bay sink
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets reach in cooler and walk-in cooler - walk-in cooler fan cover - walk-in cooler shelves - hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cook line
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chino Rico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chino Rico on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chino Rico?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chino Rico.
How does Chino Rico compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Chino Rico most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Chino Rico's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chino Rico have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chino Rico means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chino Rico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chino Rico is inspected around four times per year on average.
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