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POLLO TROPICAL #54

11860 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32826 · 407.380.1966

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5809971
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to ladder kept by rack that has single service items.
Basic/35A-03-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,240

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017034944Jul 11, 2017Aug 16, 2017$800
4--2017011482Jan 24, 2017Jun 13, 2017$600
4--2016052832Aug 17, 2016Dec 7, 2016$840

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 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
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by bag in a box soda cracked and out of place
Basic/36-32-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container on yellow rice vegetable pan
Basic/14-38-4
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at fryers area for plantains, yuca, fries near drive thru has been removed. Facility must reinstall hand sink for this area to be used by fryer staff and front counter staff
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit May 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit May 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at fryers area for plantains, yuca, fries near drive thru has been removed. Facility must reinstall hand sink for this area to be used by fryer staff and front counter staff
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles out of place by three bay sink and mop sink.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on wall located at bathroom hallway 1 live small flying on wall by three bay sink 5 live small flying insect by ice machine 1 live small flying insect under hand sink by chicken cooler 1 live small flying insect walking up the chicken cooler by ice machine. Total= 9 live small flying insects
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles out of place by three bay sink and mop sink.
Basic/36-32-5
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to ladder kept by rack that has single service items.
Basic/35A-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Basic/22-16-4

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.