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POBLANOS MEXICAN GRILL

5414 DEEP LAKE RD 1152, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407-399-8518

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats129
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904779
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017029657Mar 21, 2017Oct 4, 2017$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of lemons stored in ice bin server area Operator removed
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back door Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator copy and he filled out and employees working
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server area. Operator has turned off due to pipe leaking
Intermediate/27-16-4
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Operator covered
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin and server area Operator removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave cookline
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Oppm Operator remade 50ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - shredded beef - operator discarded
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle hanging on shelf with clean utensils.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -Menu entrées Fried red snapper and Acapulco Grill states Red Snapper. Operator serves Lane snapper. Operator is removing the word Red from the menu..
Intermediate/52-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink across 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - 2 new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. - tamales pulled from freezer day prior to. Operator mark correct time on food item.
Intermediate/02C-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Spray bottle with blue clear liquid.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bowl stored in shredded beef.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to entrance of the kitchen ran out of papers towels. Manager refilled it
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl use has a scoop to scoop rice not having a handle. Operator removed bowl
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - various unwashed produce stored over cooked meats. In walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cut lettuce
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at bar - hand wash sink in ware wash
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored on floor. - soup in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Stored food not covered. - marinara sauce
Basic/08B-12-5

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.