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POLLO TROPICAL #22

489 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407-865-6750

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903315
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect on ansul tank near ice machine. -approximately 15 small flying insects on wall and floor in dining room under front windows. Insects near area of wall in disrepair.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2023062066Aug 11, 2023Dec 6, 2023$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By 3 compartment sink and chiller.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 15, 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some food debris in hot box by fryers. -exterior of clamshell grill soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of bulk rice container soiled. Employee cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on filter in food warmer.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -flan 48 in front reach-in cooler on ice less than 4 hours. Cooler not holding cold, product on insufficient ice bath. Product moved to be in direct contact with ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -large amount of spilled/opened portion containers under bottom pan of salsa cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned immediately.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect on ansul tank near ice machine. -approximately 15 small flying insects on wall and floor in dining room under front windows. Insects near area of wall in disrepair.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice buckets inverted on soiled surface. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized surface and ice buckets.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink used to dump ice, ice in basin.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor, cove molding behind ice machine in disrepair, holding standing water.
Basic/36-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets, interior of drawers with portion cups of sauces at front counter soiled. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -unknown odor near chicken cooler and ice machine on drive through side of kitchen.
Basic/36-64-5
Jul 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

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.