Puerto Rico Italian Food

1160 E Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Puerto Rico Italian Food appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Puerto Rico Italian Food was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Kissimmee restaurants, the typical score is 78; Puerto Rico Italian Food is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over butter in stainless steel reach in cooler across from make table

08A-05-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets

23-03-4

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Feb 8, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored in same container as raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Ice, margarine, lettuce and tomatoes kept in hand sink . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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.New Employee

11-26-1

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil bottle stored on floor.

08B-47-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment, utensils, and unwrapped single-service items. **Warning**

11-22-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine sitting on top of coffee container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-07-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jon Nives Person in charge **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored outside **Warning**

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Puerto Rico Italian Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Puerto Rico Italian Food on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Puerto Rico Italian Food compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Puerto Rico Italian Food most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Puerto Rico Italian Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Puerto Rico Italian Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Puerto Rico Italian Food 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 Puerto Rico Italian Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Puerto Rico Italian Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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