POLLO TROPICAL #22
489 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407-865-6750
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023062066 | Aug 11, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By 3 compartment sink and chiller.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of bulk rice container soiled. Employee cleaned.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on filter in food warmer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink used to dump ice, ice in basin.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor, cove molding behind ice machine in disrepair, holding standing water.
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.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -unknown odor near chicken cooler and ice machine on drive through side of kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.