Rodeo Diner
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Rodeo Diner nine times, with records going back to 2022. Rodeo Diner was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Kissimmee restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 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. Bag of frozen raw chicken tenders stored on top of bread at reach in freezer in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink located outside
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lots of ice cubes in hand washing sink at cooks line
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee cards from 2022 and 2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer at prep area and can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at salad station at front line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Water bottle with red liquid stored with whipped cream at white reach in fridge at front line
08B-49-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet at hand washing sink at cooks line
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small chest freezer by door leading to back of kitchen
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles in direct contact with fish fry and sugar at storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken steak and gyro meat at small chest freezer next to door leading to back of kitchen
08B-12-5
37
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes and cut ham temping between 50F-51F at cooks line. Per operator items came from walk in to cooks line less than 2 hours. Advised operator to ice containers **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed french fries and ice in hand washing sink at cooks line
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on make table at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shortening stored on floor by cooks line
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several containers that were cracked at dry dish storage and walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with flour and sugar at dry storage area next to walk in cooler
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour not in use on bottom shelf of prep table have no lids at cooks line
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar in containers have no labels next to walk in cooler
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over hand washing sink by dish machine
36-36-4
52
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings in tall reach in cooler located at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.1 marinara can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Plastic container inside hand sink located by exit door.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing orders with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Oil stored on floor under counter in cookline. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Missing light shield in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bulk flours no label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter two door reach in cooler gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Gaskets still in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -chemical storage shelves wall -wall behind oven - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: Wall in disrepair at chemical area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sliced apples
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly at back area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Water throughout kitchen, flowing out back door and puddling in driveway. At night water is turned off and flow stops. Plumber is on site. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +200 **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface containers with pancake batter.
14-28-4
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/ Manager not on site at this time. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -chemical storage shelves wall -wall behind oven
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holder.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe from kitchen floor, clear water running through floor from 4 different spots. Plumber working on situation but has departed at this time to get parts..
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powders in dry storage bins
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Flies device
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling fan above prep table. Light shields at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones at back area prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front counter two door reach in cooler gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rodeo Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rodeo Diner on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rodeo Diner?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rodeo Diner.
How does Rodeo Diner compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Rodeo Diner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Rodeo Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rodeo Diner have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rodeo Diner 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 Rodeo Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rodeo Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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