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POLLO TROPICAL #86

8301 RED BUG LAKE RD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407 977 5719

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904677
Grade history
DEC 24
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 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. - raw chicken prepared at 2pm (46f-49fF - Cold Holding). Operator put on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017045711Aug 8, 2017Oct 20, 2017$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - small tank stored next to bag n box rack.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - tan and yellow cutting boards on cooks line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -American range oven in prep area.
Basic/22-08-4
Light not functioning. - 1 light over grill
Basic/36-62-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - men's and women's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 yellow cutting boards on the line
Basic/14-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink
Basic/29-18-4
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee cooking chicken Manager spoke-to employee
Basic/12B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around the coils
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mary-Trevor.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep area back of the house.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - butter
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - mac and cheese (101F - Hot Holding). Employee put back in reheating unit for further reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - vents and ceiling tiles over cook line dusty
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. - small reach in freezer door hinge broken
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty causing dust buildup on ceiling inside walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw chicken over onions and tomato. Operator moved
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken prepared at 2pm (46f-49fF - Cold Holding). Operator put on ice
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below hand wash sink next to ice machine
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior top ice machine
Basic/23-03-4

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.