POLLOS A LA BRASA MARIO
8850 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Orlando FL 32809 · 4075910290
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019009890 | Jan 2, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over picadillo in reach in cooler on cooks line. Cooked placed eggs at the bottom of the cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's restroom front of the house and employee bathroom. Operator closed door.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sugar and beans. Cooked placed handle upright
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in server area in standing water of 70f. Employee drained water.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cooks line. Cook turned on hot water.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator changed solution 50ppm chlorine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 78F. Operator changed water 170F
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment before inspection ended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for Dishwasher
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator cleaned machine with degreaser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over food
Food stored on floor. Case of Chicken boullion at storage room
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with a printed copy. Operator placed it at hand wash sink at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet on cook line will not turn on.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sink at service counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on top of cooking oil.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Light not functioning. 1 on hood on cook line and 2 above dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 sinks in kitchen.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and ladle in sink cookline
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Employee eating while preparing food. On cookline. Educated operator and cook
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Food stored on floor. Frozen beef stored on floor walk in freezer
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Sauce not covered walk in freezer
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.