POLLO CAMPERO
1707 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 833-226-7376
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2026 restaurant open and serving the public.
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.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink preventing proper air drying.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing underneath soda machine.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 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.
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.