MR. POLLO MEXICAN GRILL
4981 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-669-8275
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired 02/01/2024
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing certified food management information.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean container on dish storage shelf, manager moved container to dish area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over grated cheese in 2-door reach in cooler, manager moved raw eggs to comply.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and boxes of cheese on floor in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over dairy in walk in cooler, employee moved raw meat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice drop chute at self serve soft drink machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of cheese on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed cheese from floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired 02/01/2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over dairy in walk in cooler, employee moved dairy to comply.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in dry storage area, employee removed from floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lid in sink near 3-compartment sink, employee removed lid from sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near soft drink machine.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.