Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery eight times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Kissimmee restaurants, the typical score is 78; Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils stored on gas line behind cooker. Operator moved utensils to storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved yellow cutting board on make-table.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of ice stored on floor in front of dish machine. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Untensils in standing water temping 84F. Operator added hot water and placed on flattop grill.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 frozen tenders stored over beef at reach in freezer Raw frozen beef stored over frozen arepas/plantain at reach in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beans and beef soup prepared on 10/24 temping at 48F and 52F in walk-in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages in reach in cooler temping 50F.Per operator item was bought out from walk in cooler less than 2 hours. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hot water faucet for hand washing sink by steam table.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several kernels of corn in hand washing sink on cooks line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up around door frame and on shelves
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bottle waters stored on floor at back room by the bar
25-05-4
43
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - 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 and heavy cream not dated
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hws used as dump sink. Full of ice educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Had advisory for consuming raw oysters **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on microwave Gaskets single door glass reach in cooler repeat
14-11-5
47
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
74
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under 3 bin sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: TE FACILITY NOT OPERATING. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: TE FACILITY NOT OPERATING. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There is no record of any plan review. Advised to send as soon as possible. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: TE FACILITY NOT OPERATING. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: TE FACILITY NOT OPERATING. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap or paper towels at handwash sink on cookline.provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: TE FACILITY NOT OPERATING. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Handwash sink at cookline area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: TE FACILITY NOT OPERATING. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery.
How does Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Palmas Express Restaurant & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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