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POLLO TROPICAL #155

8708 VINELAND AVENUE, Orlando FL 32821 · 407.560.8304

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813441
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (117-127F - Hot Holding) being held above grill, operator discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019012822Jan 14, 2019Jul 22, 2019$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by ice in handsink at drive through
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jan 6, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at drive thru
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 2, 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 ▾
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Floor hose in sink next to dry storage
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose and sprayer in hand sink near dry storage shelf
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler drawers soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding), Operator states walk-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler drawers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (117-127F - Hot Holding) being held above grill, operator discarded
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.