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
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleOverall Score
60 / 100
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.
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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)
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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
- KFC W750201
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