EL TAPATIO

Health grade
C · 73/100
Osceola County rank
Safer than 7%
Diner rating
4.4 ★ · 5,316 reviews
Violations
1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 13 basic
Last inspected
Jan 2026

Its most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 13 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 7% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 5,316 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (73/100)

Get directions Call (407) 572-8500

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (73/100)
Violations
16 total — 1 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic
Address
1804 W VINE ST, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Event venue, Family restaurant, Latin American restaurant, Live music venue, Delivery Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (5316 reviews)
Seats
200
Phone
(407) 572-8500
Website
Official website
Photo of EL TAPATIO
Photo: El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 5,316 reviews
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Overall Score

60 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 22, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 13 basic

    • 05 — Food & equipment thermometers provided and accurate
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×4)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
  2. July 21, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to EL TAPATIO, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • SUBWAY #31284

    4.1★ 0.1 mi away

  • KFC W750201

    3.8★ 0.1 mi away

  • FIREHOUSE SUBS

    4.7★ 0.3 mi away

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 22, 2026