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POLLO TROPICAL #49

3801 W VINE STREET, Kissimmee FL 34741 · 407-932-4363

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats78
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5908490
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut and skinned avacados 45-46f. Advised rapid chill as they still have time to ambiant cool. Also advised to add to time as a public health control. Updated written plan to include avacados.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added at mop sink. Vacuum breaker on chemical line instead of water hose line. Operator rearranged.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice-buildup in reach-in cooler at front counter.
Basic/14-69-4
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps on hood filters on cooks line.
Basic/14-42-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of tortilla press soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One toilet inoperable in female restroom.
Basic/32-23-5
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans stored above triple sink not properly air-dried.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor next to blast chiller. Per operator there is an issue with the machine and it constantly leaks water.
Basic/36-22-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps between hood filters on cooks line.
Basic/14-42-4
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal Lid to ice bin at drive thru area with large rip/no longer smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/14-10-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Handwashing sink at ice maker area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut and skinned avacados 45-46f. Advised rapid chill as they still have time to ambiant cool. Also advised to add to time as a public health control. Updated written plan to include avacados.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Written procedures do not include the avacados. After discussing with district manager, avacados have been added to list.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Several areas.
Basic/36-22-4
Open dumpster lid. Lid under dumpster.
Basic/33-16-4

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.