KING O FALAFEL

Health grade
B · 89/100
Osceola County rank
Safer than 37%
Diner rating
4.6 ★ · 2,727 reviews
Violations
1 intermediate and 8 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

By health score it ranks safer than 37% of Osceola County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 1 intermediate and 8 basic violations. Diners give it 4.6 across 2,727 reviews. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

B · 89/100 · safer than 37% of Osceola County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (89/100)
Violations
9 total — 1 intermediate, 8 basic
Address
5045 W IRLO BRONSON, Kissimmee, FL
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Categories
Mediterranean restaurant, Middle Eastern restaurant, Vegan restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (2727 reviews)
Seats
49
Phone
(407) 315-2447
Website
Official website
Photo of KING O FALAFEL
Photo: Chris Hanes

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 2,727 reviews
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What diners say — our read

No clear consensus emerges from these 23 reviews. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 5.0 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, freshness and temperature appears most often — 22% of the corpus, averaging 5.0.

A third strand, value for money, appears in 22% of them at 5.0 stars. 23 of 23 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (89/100), citing 1 intermediate and 8 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was February 24, 2026. That puts it ahead of 37% of graded kitchens in Osceola County. For specifics, the last inspection cited cross-contamination and in-use food dispensing utensils properly stored.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 23 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Downtown earth friendly restaurant. Food quality was wonderful. Nice portions and great value for the money.

  • June 27, 2026

    Amazing dinner tonight!! Kifta Kabob, Babaghanouj, Falafel and lentil soup! Will definitely be back! Thank you 😊

  • June 27, 2026

    Cant wait to come back soon!! So much real food for the money best deal and flavor around.

  • June 24, 2026

    Outstanding portions, and value! Everything was fresh too! We will make this a must do on our Kissimmee trips!

  • June 23, 2026

    Excellent options for Mediterranean Cusine

  • June 19, 2026

    Friendly service, casual space, fast, delicious food. I had a meat sampler platter with chicken, beef and lamb. It came with soup or salad, and I got the lentil soup which was super creamy with a dolop of olive oil. The tabbouleh fresh, hummus luscious and each meat seasoned perfectly and differently! I highly recommend this for a casual, quick yummy lunch!

  • June 5, 2026

    Ein Diner mit marokkanischen Touch. Die Speisekarte gibt einen Querschnitt durch die arabische Welt wieder. Sehr lecker und sehr gute Portionen. Frisch zubereitet und mit Gewürzen exzellent abgestimmt. Waren am 4. Juni 2026 mit 4 Personen dort und waren echt begeistert.

  • June 1, 2026

    Very good mashallah

  • May 31, 2026

    Stopped for dinner here after completing an escape room at Dare 2 Escape with my husband. The sign on the window says "Healthy, Fresh & Delicious" and that's exactly what this was. The quality of freshness and flavor of each item we purchased was 5/5. Mediterranean salad, chicken kabob sandwich, falafel and eggplant sandwich and a black tea with mint. The flavours were delicate and overlapping without anything taking over. Highly recommend!

  • May 25, 2026

    Grill vegetable like potatoes and carrots, and pepper. Great Lebanese soda. Good portions, fresh hummus and salad, herbs were strong in the salad.

  • May 24, 2026

    Customer service was great and food was delicious. I ate their vegan food.

  • May 23, 2026

    Yemekler çok lezzetli. Çalışan arkadaşlar çok ilgili. Rahatlıkla denenebilir

  • May 21, 2026

    Exactly what I was looking for. Great service, very tasty food, affordable prices. Really looked for something like this around the area. Give it a shot, it's worth it.

  • May 18, 2026

    Our favorite place to eat out in Kissimmee! Great quality, authentic flavors, reasonably priced and friendly service! We have been coming here for years and it never dissapoints!

  • May 16, 2026

    Best food I’ve had, I can eat here everyday ♥️

  • May 16, 2026

    Everything was excellent—the best hummus I’ve ever had in my entire life, the best kibbah, the chicken kabob was absolutely superb, and the Jerusalem salad was exceptional. Healthy and excellent food... I will definitely be back to eat there more often. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

  • May 12, 2026

    Amazing service & the food is the best quality Mediterranean food I’ve eaten.

  • May 12, 2026

    Best falafels.

  • May 7, 2026

    Amazing authentic place, food and service was great

  • May 6, 2026

    Great Arabic food!

  • May 5, 2026

    This place never disappoints! The food is very fresh. Staff is very friendly and prices are very good. Anything you order here is good. I’m a regular and I can’t recommend enough! 2026 I keep coming to this place because it is consistent, Delicious, clean, affordable, fresh. Best mediterranean restaurant in the area. Support local business!

  • April 28, 2026

    La comida es el verdadero espectáculo de este sitio El shawarma es bestial los falafel , los tabaquitos súper rico el baklava kniefe todo Especial Altamente recomendado

  • April 26, 2026

    Excellent authentic Greek food. Rice, falafel, hummus, and various gyros were all delicious.v

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    8 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 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 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. February 24, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
  2. October 20, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
  3. August 14, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 13 basic

    • 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 (×4)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

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: February 24, 2026