Poinciana Chinese Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
67
Score
Poinciana Chinese Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Kissimmee facility scores 78, putting Poinciana Chinese Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout kitchen not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under dishwasher/staging - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of make table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In make tables and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quaternary strips and is using chlorine chemical **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
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. One new employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On wall next to dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
64
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling up wall by dish machine, approximately 30 plus live roaches near drain and under hand sink near dish washing area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 76f cold holding , has been out 40 minutes advised to rapid chill Chicken wings 47f cold holding , rice 47f cold holding , cooked chicken 46f cold holding, cooked shrimp 47f cold holding , wonton 48f cold holding , **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart near cook line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quaternary strips and is using chlorine chemical **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
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. One new employee
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk food
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead roaches in roach trap on floor and cart 1 dead roach in drain by hand sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor In the dish washer area also drains are heavily soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On wall next to dish machine
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
29
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining pan with cut onions at reach in cooler Paper towel in container with bell peppers in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-86-1
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 wontons and raw shrimp in walk in freezer **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice stored in bin out for less than 4 hours temped at 77F Operator moved into cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth held in steam well for less than 4 hours temped at 119 Operator reheated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy made on premises two days ago held in reach in cooler under make table not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in prep area by dish machine and on make table **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked with cart Operator moved cart **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Had quaternary test strips instead of chlorine for dish machine **Warning**
16-32-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use spoon in standing water temping at 77F on steam well table **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on shelf by steam well **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area and shelving next to it had dust build up **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for cooked rice in walk in cooler cracked **Warning**
14-38-4
27
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24.
50-17-3
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. Emailed to Operator, printed and he and the lone employee signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in sprayer.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Middle and right gasket of cookline cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers and boxes of chicken on pan on floor which is not 6 inches in walk in cooler, bucket of corn starch. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Cans and spices, bags of rice. Screened room, some windows have plexiglass but not entirely.
08B-43-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in starches. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square white ones.
14-09-4
43
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken for sweet and sour (52F - Cold Holding)operator states been less then 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hand threaded hand sink next to cook line And mop sink area
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen ceiling
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath dishwasher 1 dead roach on shelving unit Operator removed dead bug and cleaned areas **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gatorade bottle and pizza above raw eggs and on top of pork in the walk in
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine broken and dirty next to hand sink
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in raw chicken stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line dirty Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line Operator started to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor underneath prep table
25-05-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poinciana Chinese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poinciana Chinese Kitchen on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poinciana Chinese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poinciana Chinese Kitchen.
How does Poinciana Chinese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Poinciana Chinese Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Poinciana Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poinciana Chinese Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poinciana Chinese Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Poinciana Chinese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poinciana Chinese Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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