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POLLO CAMPERO

1707 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 833-226-7376

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats84
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915622
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Manager fixed dishwasher. Tested 100ppm of chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026 restaurant open and serving the public.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no backflow protection device.
High priority/29-42-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink preventing proper air drying.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pollo Campero is unapproved provider for food safety certification.
Intermediate/53B-03-5
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing underneath soda machine.
Basic/29-18-4
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4

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.