Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee

Last inspected:

3271 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Overview

Bongo's Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee has been emergency-closed once, on May 16, 2023, for rodent activity. The facility has recorded 24 inspections and 143 violations over the data range, averaging 5.96 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: handwashing and proper hand-washing procedures were cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections, and food contact surface sanitation has been a consistent finding across recent inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action with $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 15, 2025, documented 24 violations including high-priority handwashing, toxic substance control, and proper procedures findings, and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: May 16, 2023 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
143Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee: Comparison to Osceola County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Osceola County Avg 5.57 violations / inspection 5.57 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Osceola County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 13:15:00

Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2023031398 $400.00 May 16, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee last inspected?
Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee last shut down?
Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee was last shut down on May 16, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee?
The most frequently cited violations at Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee had?
Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee find?
Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee was most recently inspected on September 15, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee ever been shut down?
Yes, Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee been fined?
Bongo’s Restaurant & Bar in Kissimmee has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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