POLLO TROPICAL #86
8301 RED BUG LAKE RD, Oviedo FL 32765 · 407 977 5719
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017045711 | Aug 8, 2017 | Oct 20, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - small tank stored next to bag n box rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - tan and yellow cutting boards on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -American range oven in prep area.
Light not functioning. - 1 light over grill
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - men's and women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 yellow cutting boards on the line
Drain cover(s) missing. Under 3 compartment sink
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee cooking chicken Manager spoke-to employee
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around the coils
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep area back of the house.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - vents and ceiling tiles over cook line dusty
Equipment in poor repair. - small reach in freezer door hinge broken
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw chicken over onions and tomato. Operator moved
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
Hole in or other damage to wall. - below hand wash sink next to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior top ice machine
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.