POLLO TROPICAL #159
6674 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · TBD
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken pans stored over raw pork shoulder in walk in cooler Operator moved
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015050481 | Nov 18, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Chemical hose touching bottom of mop sink Operator removed
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee eating food on line with gloves on and did not change gloves while making orders Operator spoke with employee and had employee take off gloves and wash hands.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee prepping orders in kitchen Manager spoke with employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood
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
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee pulled cilantro from walk in cooler and started prepping it without washing it. Employee washed cilantro
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on hot box Chiller Operator has work order in
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chopped lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator 1.5 hours. Put everything in freezer to rapid cool and ice bath items on line Recheck all items 41F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed above splitter. Operator switched
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on hot box Chiller Operator has work order in
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area Operator squeegee
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large to go aluminum pans in storage area not inverted Operator flipped
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked chicken over cookies and yuca bites in walk in freezer Operator moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken pans stored over raw pork shoulder in walk in cooler Operator moved
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on chiller cabinet
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood over cookline
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on rice container in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of grill Operator moved
Light not functioning. Hood light over fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled handwashing sink in drive through Gasket drive through reach in cooler
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer for buckets at 150ppm All buckets changed to 200ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dt
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner by mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used in bucket of cilantro in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in bucket of rice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding cabinet
Light not functioning. 2 over hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of press Coke machine.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched head and face and then touched tongs without washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back storage area, over prep area and in dining room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees hair even though restrained was still long enough to touch food contact surfaces.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in refrigerator and freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on the bottom of stove soiled with old food debris.
Light not functioning. Hood over grill. Back storage, side grill area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Scale in storage area. Hot press food debris. Coke machine in drive thru soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by the drive thru soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato's over ready to eat lettuce in walk in refrigerator.
Utensils in poor condition. Scoops used on prep line, handle damaged.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths not fully submerged in sanitizer on prep line.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door blocked by boxes
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.