El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag used to store raw pork Operator removed from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink blocked with bucket. Operator removed bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket broken and soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case oil stored on floor Operator removed off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cheese and butter in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in cooler near exit door in disrepair -oven door does not stay closed by itself - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In hand sink in prep kitchen. Hand sink is not level to properly drain - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
67
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings under sink at front counter. Operator immediately cleaned and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over cheese and butter in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in sticky trap in storage area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets in cooler near exit door in disrepair -oven door does not stay closed by itself
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In hand sink in prep kitchen. Hand sink is not level to properly drain
29-20-5
55
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib back area no vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap back area operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gaskets broken
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cans and bottles of soda on rack but not 6 inches off floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Shelving in walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over butter and cheese in small cooler cook line Operator removed butter and cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib at back storage area no vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand wash sink had bucket and wiping clothes in it Back hand wash by 3 compartment sink had soap and bags in it Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ovens in back store room
33-31-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by ware wash in disrepair. Wall coming apart in corner. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Cooked ground beef in residential type black mini cooler 46-47F overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken in bin stored above raw beef and pork in cook line cooler. - Raw chicken in bin stored above portioned oxtails in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Ground beef in residential type black mini cooler 46-47F overnight per operator. - Garlic in oil next to cook line counter 74F less than 2 hrs. Time plan given to operator. Advised to keep track of time. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw bacon stored on shelf above peeled white yam in reach in cooler next to steam table. - Raw beef stored above peeled and cut yellow plantains, raw chicken, pork and steak stored above opened package of frying cheese and salami in cook line cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - Employee washed pot and strainer but did not sanitize. Advised to set up bay with sanitizing solution (bleach).
22-45-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. - Screen at cook line door not completely enclosed. Observed screen not attached to sides and bottom of door.
35B-09-4
37
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Reach in cooler on cook line: raw chicken stored above fries, salami and frying cheese. - Tall reach in cooler in kitchen: shell eggs stored above cilantro and empanada dough, raw bacon stored above cooked yucca. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Walk in cooler: Chicken stored above beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - Cold Holding: Next to steam table 46-48F Empanadas (beef, chicken, pizza, and cheese overnight per operator. Flan 47-48F overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - All items Cold Holding in reach in coolers: Cook line 45-50F salami, frying cheese, chicken, beef less than 4 hrs. Operator moved to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. Next to steam table 46-48F Empanadas (beef, chicken, pizza, and cheese overnight per operator. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Raw beef stored in shopping bags in chest freezer at rotisserie room in back. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. - Handwash sink on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - Black reach in cooler in kitchen and white dessert unit at front counter. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Box of yellow plantains next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill.
How does El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Crazy Pollo Latin Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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