El Pollo Gordo

929 W Michigan St, Vin 0065, Orlando, FL 32805
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

El Pollo Gordo has been inspected four times since 2022. El Pollo Gordo was last inspected on Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting El Pollo Gordo on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in white cutting board.
22-02-4
90
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. No food grade hose provided at inspection
29-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on make table soiled
22-02-4
78
Aug 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Gordo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Gordo on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Gordo?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Gordo.

How does El Pollo Gordo compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

El Pollo Gordo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has El Pollo Gordo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Gordo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Gordo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Pollo Gordo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Gordo is inspected roughly once per year on average.