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POLLO TROPICAL #228

5294 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 321.251.6217

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813949
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 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./cooked onions 111F, cooked peppers 113F, corn 111F/reheated immediately to onions 183F, peppers 168F, corn 169F/
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2018044566Jul 6, 2018Feb 1, 2019$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Near grill area, operator discarded
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked onions 111F, cooked peppers 113F, corn 111F/reheated immediately to onions 183F, peppers 168F, corn 169F/
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./pans on cleaned dish shelves.
Basic/24-08-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat cut onions.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection 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. Hot holding unit bins above serving line
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board in the kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor by cooks line -three compartment Sink. Corrected On-Site**
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site*
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. One light bulb by at cook next to warmer.
Basic/36-62-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At outside storage area entrance. Standing water with trash, flies and tiny worms.
Basic/33-34-4
Toilet leaking -Both toilets in women's restroom leak when flushed. -Faucet leaking at hand wash sink Warning**
Basic/29-02-4/Warning*
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and peppers over plantains in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pro max toaster soiled. Fryer interior soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching croutons.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Vacuum Tumbler black insulating sleeve not smooth and cleanable.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Pro Max toaster.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to vacuum tumbler container chicken.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat mayonnaise in Walk in Cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at mop sink where black hose is connected.
Basic/29-11-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Parmesan Cheese removed from its original container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bucket holding flour/batter.
High priority/08B-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Tan cutting board at line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-22-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bucket in prep area holding flour/batter
Basic/14-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from Grill
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Additionally shelves at dry storage has rust on shelves.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At prep station, next to blast chiller
Basic/36-27-5

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.