POLO CHICKEN RESTAURANT
6218 W COLONIAL DR STE 208, Orlando FL 32808 · 407-489-0371
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Griot past 4 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023004111 | Sep 26, 2022 | May 22, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2022042743 | Jun 22, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2022006324 | Jan 26, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $800 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Griot past 4 hours.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic no handle bowl used to scoop soup.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Pot of Sauce Case of oil Turkey, eggs and other items located in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Sides of equipment Shelves on the cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Griot past 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (96-109F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours, operator had employees place in walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time. rice (130-150F - cooling ) from two hours ago. staff took the rice to reheat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring spoon in hand sink. Manager removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic no handle bowl used to scoop soup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Food stored on floor. Pot of Sauce Case of oil Turkey, eggs and other items located in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Sides of equipment Shelves on the cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used for dough.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (49F - Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (109F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on line. Staff moved to cooler to cool.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large slicer/ grinder located at entrance to ware washing area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish rack and dishes blocking hand sink located near triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap on front service counter. Management removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Large bins of meat in back kitchen. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Garbage can located outside has lid open/broken.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fried pastries. Staff removed from front counter.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ingredients bins.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats in large bins sitting on the floor.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Ware washing area hole in concrete near reach in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe. Hand-sink in dish area.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains, pork, pork belly, fish filtes, goat, turkey, chicken, pork ears, spicy coleslaw, rice, and beans, cut lettuce,eggs, cheese, 46F-60F cold holding in walk in cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to put all items in ice or in freezer for temperature recovery. First observed Ambient temperature of cooler at 55F. At time end of inspection ambient temperature of cooler was 40F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink is blocked by pots and pans and equipment
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back hand sink has food debris Front counter hand sink had pitcher inside. Operator removed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has several items on time in steamwell. Provided operator with time plan.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line -around chest freezer and water heater in back kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of meat on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -In between fryers -Hoods -both fans on ceiling
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen is turned off due to pipe clogging in floor drain. Establishment has 2 other working hands sinks. Per operatorrepairs are scheduled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to cook line
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tub of utensils in sink on front counter. Manager removed tub.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on front counter
No soap provided at handwash sink. On front counter In kitchen area
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in large ingredients bin of white substance
Food stored on floor. Hot dogs stored under speed rack in walk-in cooler. Boiled eggs on the floor of. Cook line. Eggs were picked up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large black bin with white substance
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cow foot (47F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cow foot (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday in unit
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back room,spray cans in sink. Staff removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink.
Food stored on floor.Turkey in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in large ingredients bin under table in kitchen.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
Food stored on floor. Oil cases. Chicken in walk-in cooler.
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (109F - Hot Holding); rice (69F - Hot Holding) cooked chicken (69F - Hot Holding). food he'd on the counter in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour
Food stored on floor. Oil cases. Chicken in walk-in cooler.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier tended a customer at register. Went in the back gloved hands to get a patty.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaned gloves with napkins while preparing patties
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle drink on the speed rack.
Food stored on floor. 1.oil in kitchen 2. bottles of water on front counter. 3. Containers of chicken and other meats
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in flour. Staff removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler also
Aug 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier tended a customer at register. Went in the back gloved hands to get a patty.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaned gloves with napkins while preparing patties
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle drink on the speed rack.
Food stored on floor. 1.oil in kitchen 2. bottles of water on front counter. 3. Containers of chicken and other meats
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in flour. Staff removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler also
Aug 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1.legumes (67F - Cooling) from last night cook stayed placed in the freezer to cool. 2. rice (69F - Cooling) 3. pork from yesterday (69F - Cooling); goat from yesterday (69F - Cooling); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding) rice and red beans (66F - Cooling)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier tended a customer at register. Went in the back gloved hands to get a patty.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaned gloves with napkins while preparing patties
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice and red beans (66F - Cold Holding); 2. legumes (67F - Cooling) 3. rice (69F - Cooling) 3. pork from yesterday (69F - Cooling); 4. goat from yesterday (69F - Cooling); 5. Turkey (51F - Cold Holding)
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. provided forms
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Steam table, prep table. Discussed process of time as a public health control. Provided forms. Manager filled in : polomix92@gmail.com explained process.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle drink on the speed rack.
Food stored on floor. 1.oil in kitchen 2. bottles of water on front counter. 3. Containers of chicken and other meats
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in flour. Staff removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler also
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1.legumes (67F - Cooling) from last night cook stayed placed in the freezer to cool. 2. rice (69F - Cooling) 3. pork from yesterday (69F - Cooling); goat from yesterday (69F - Cooling); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding) rice and red beans (66F - Cooling)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier tended a customer at register. Went in the back gloved hands to get a patty.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaned gloves with napkins while preparing patties
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice and red beans (66F - Cold Holding); 2. legumes (67F - Cooling) 3. rice (69F - Cooling) 3. pork from yesterday (69F - Cooling); 4. goat from yesterday (69F - Cooling); 5. Turkey (51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 over triple sink next to pasta. Staff removed
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. provided forms
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Steam table, prep table. Discussed process of time as a public health control. Provided forms. Manager filled in : polomix92@gmail.com explained process.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils in storage over triple sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle drink on the speed rack.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in cooler
Food stored on floor. 1.oil in kitchen 2. bottles of water on front counter. 3. Containers of chicken and other meats
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in flour. Staff removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler also
Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum pans. Staff turnover.
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.