Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill

4981 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026

50-17-3

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing certified food management information.

53B-10-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean container on dish storage shelf, manager moved container to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over grated cheese in 2-door reach in cooler, manager moved raw eggs to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water and boxes of cheese on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Juan S. Maria, Marta **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat stored over dairy in walk in cooler, employee moved raw meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice drop chute at self serve soft drink machine. **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cheese on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed cheese from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired 02/01/2024

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over dairy in walk in cooler, employee moved dairy to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in dry storage area, employee removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Provided form to operator.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lid in sink near 3-compartment sink, employee removed lid from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near soft drink machine.

36-24-5

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in mens bathroom used by employees. Employee replenished paper towels.

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in middle rinse on end, employee properly set up 3-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill.

How does Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. Pollo Mexican 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 Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. Pollo Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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