CHINO RICO
CHINO RICO is trending the right way. After earlier inspections that drew violations, its recent DBPR history has been improving — and it currently holds a C at 76/100.
It currently ranks safer than 10% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (January 14, 2026) still cited 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4 from 2,240 reviews. Menus here flag options for dairy-free diners.
Trend: improving · C (76/100) · safer than 10% of Osceola County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (407) 483-8938
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- C (76/100)
- Violations
- 13 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic
- Address
- 1315 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Kissimmee, FL
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Categories
- Chinese restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Puerto Rican restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4 stars (2240 reviews)
- Seats
- 106
- Phone
- (407) 483-8938
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
There is no middle ground in these 18 reviews. The staff cuts both ways here, averaging 3.0 among the reviews that raise it.
More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 9 of 18. Of the 18 rated reviews, 10 sit at four stars or better and 6 at two or below.
The kitchen graded a C (76/100) on 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. That result dates from January 14, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 10% of graded kitchens in Osceola County. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination.
Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.
Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Muy rica la comida. Sin embargo si llegas una hora antes de la hora de cierre no te dejan comer dentro. Me parece absurdo
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Good
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Looking for some arroz chino parecido a PR Este es el lugar...
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La camida de estos chinos ya no es la misma no tiene el mismo sabor no huele bien el arroz las costillas deshuesadas no las recomiendo las dejan crudas la comida no cae bien en una lastima gastar 20$ up y tener que botar la comida 🙅🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
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Todo muy bueno muy agradecido
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Ok...well...this is my review...I will do my best to remain unbiased but I will be very honest with my review...the restaurant is very clean, tables are neat, although I feel like putting a small bowl in each table with a "Tip" word on it is a bit too much. The carryout food was brought fast, I didn't wait too long. Once I got home and I opened the box...first thing I noticed was a whole bunch of ham squares, like 3/4 inch squares! I have never seen big squares of ham in Chinese rice! Ok...then as I serve myself a spoon full of rice....I noticed the shrimp....so, the shrimp and the ham seemed out of place, why?...usually, in Puerto Rico, they don't use the fresh, soft shrimp...typically we use the very small precooked shrimp. Not the other variety. Then other more obvious thing...the rice itself ...they put toooo muuuuch soy sauce at the rice during the preparation, so it does comes out too dark. When I took the first bite...it tasted very salty. And that was the salt from the huge ham squares that doesn't belong there ! So those ham squares altered the flavor of the rice (along with whatever amount of soy sauce added). And the shrimp, although it didn't tasted bad, it felt kind of funky. The meat from the pepper steak wasn't bad and the sauce was actually quite good, but it surely needed more juice because it wasn't much of the sauced from the meat. So here is my recommendation....use less soy sauce during making the rice, get those pesky ham cubes out the rice, they don't…
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Great food, good prices.
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Emily Aldana you're customer service is Excellent.. You rock! You know how take care of your customer's. Hopeing your manager could read this review. Cause you definitely need to be awarded. My applauds 👏👏👏 goes to you. Continue doing what you do best with yourcustomer's. May the the Lord protect you and family always.
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The worst Customer experience I have ever had . You have a employee name Valerie S. I went to pick up an order. I she not only treat me bad she also treat bad the customer before me. If she had a bad atitude is better for her to stay Home rather than dealing with customer in your facilities. What I would bother to come Back to your facilities if I am going to have that kind of interactions. She do not have class and she was saying and assuming things that I did not even say. She was rushing me to take my order. Like her manners are totally unacceptable. And if that is what representa you as a brand is very shameful. I have copy of the other customer ticket they give it to me because they were very dissapointed with the way she is. I am still confused and humiliated. Is so sad because I really liked your restaurant.
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Le resto 2 estrellas básicamente por la pésima atención acabo de salir y la chica que atendía tan falta de respeto que pretendia atenderme mientras hablaba por telefono con una amiga y cuando le reclame fue mas falta de respeto aun diciendome que estaba esperando que me dicidiera.
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Man I stopped here to see what the hype was about ordered ham fried rice with chicken and fries .. rice was definitely old and the fries as well the chicken bites was 80 percent bones and fat ..my rice didn’t even have ham and when you walk in through the door it smells like something is rotting inside won’t be back for sure
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Food was good. Very large portion. Left about half for dinner
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Sat in there for 40 minutes waiting for my food. When I finally got tired of waiting I got up and inquired about the status of my order. The young lady at the counter told me that she had no idea where it was as it had already left the restaurant. She was adamant that it had been given away. This was the same girl who charged me when I arrived and told me to wait an additional 5-7 minutes. When questioned why she would give it away, she went to inquire only to find out that she had placed it in the uber section and said nothing. My food had been sitting there for who knows how long. I sent 18 dollars on cold food. They’ve lost a loyal customer. Your customer service needs to improve dramatically
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Lady at the cashier looked bored and was very unprofessional. It was my first time there and I was very excited to try the food. When I asked the lady about the menu she rolled her eyes and seemed to be bothered, so I left. Can't see myself going there again...smh
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Matt the GM was very nice, car wash was great and he gave everyone drinnks and snacks.
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It’s very nice and suitable for Puerto Ricans who want authentic Puerto Rican food and want to feel at home . The music, the decor and the environment makes you feel close at home! I liked a lot would come again!
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The cashier is super nice and friendly!
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Pésima la comida era unos de mis restaurantes favorito me gusta mucho el arroz, pero ya no es lo mismo toda la comida horrible de mala, el espagueti falta y el arroz igual de malo ya no es lo mismo Nc si cambio de administrador, pero ahora todo el más caro y súper malo si no mejoran pronto se irán a la quiebra
Overall Score
45 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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January 14, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 10 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
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July 22, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 6 basic
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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July 21, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
3 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 11 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
Safer options nearby
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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: January 14, 2026