Pa' Paraguana
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Pa' Paraguana appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pa' Paraguana's latest score of 90 sits above the Kissimmee average of 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of liquid shortening on floor in dry storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 out on prep tables in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump coffee in hand washing sink by coffee station
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in making coffee with her hair not put back in a restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor against glass door of reach in freezer Containers of soup and container with bagged ice stored on floor of walk in freezer
08B-47-4
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed empanadas after being fried being laced directly on flat pans lined with non food grade paper towels
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche cakes not date marked at black door reach in cooler at kitchen
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multi colored cutting boards and small white cutting board
14-09-4
74
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink employee wash coffee cup in hand wash sink. Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Operator claims they have just not on site **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil. And soda
08B-38-4
52
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Premade empanadas in chest freezer.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.cans of paint at back door. Manager states they are on there way out the door.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please remit promptly.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at front counter 82-88f after 3 minutes.
27-16-4
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.
11-27-4
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. A remodel took place in the last three months and never pulled plan review. Hand wash sink are scarce in prep areas and room where office is located with prep table has no hand-wash sink at all.
51-16-7
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped and dirty gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
37
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Items in sink basin at 3 bin sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upright white freezer with ripped gasket. Upright 3 door reach in cooler wit ripped gasket.
14-11-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pa' Paraguana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pa' Paraguana on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pa' Paraguana?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pa' Paraguana.
How does Pa' Paraguana compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Pa' Paraguana most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Pa' Paraguana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pa' Paraguana have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pa' Paraguana 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 Pa' Paraguana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pa' Paraguana is inspected around three times per year on average.
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