POLLO TROPICAL #228
5294 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 321.251.6217
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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/
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018044566 | Jul 6, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Near grill area, operator discarded
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./pans on cleaned dish shelves.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat cut onions.
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. Hot holding unit bins above serving line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown cutting board in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor by cooks line -three compartment Sink. Corrected On-Site**
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. One light bulb by at cook next to warmer.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. At outside storage area entrance. Standing water with trash, flies and tiny worms.
Toilet leaking -Both toilets in women's restroom leak when flushed. -Faucet leaking at hand wash sink Warning**
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and peppers over plantains in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pro max toaster soiled. Fryer interior soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Pro Max toaster.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to vacuum tumbler container chicken.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat mayonnaise in Walk in Cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at mop sink where black hose is connected.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Parmesan Cheese removed from its original container not labeled.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Bucket holding flour/batter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Tan cutting board at line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bucket in prep area holding flour/batter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from Grill
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Additionally shelves at dry storage has rust on shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At prep station, next to blast chiller
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.