Poblanos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
29
Score
Inspectors have visited Poblanos Mexican Grill 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Altamonte Springs average 76, so Poblanos Mexican Grill trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over stew in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over multiple ready to eat items in walkmin cooler . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw pork over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and clothes then hand,ee clean spoon and began to scoop saka into portion cups. I immediately advised to wash hands **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be clean **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter, hand sink in back kitchen both blocked by trash cans . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand sinks in back kitchen had food debris. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Operator **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Paper towel dispenser on cook line. Operator began to clean **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Both Handles on handsink in back kitchen are stripped - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer at end of hot line - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to fruit juicer at front counter. And employee drink on prep table in kitchen operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
29
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw pork over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and clothes then hand,ee clean spoon and began to scoop saka into portion cups. I immediately advised to wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -All empenadas. 120-132F. In hot box at front counter. Advised to reheat to 165f for temperature recovery. Operator reheated beef empanadas to 180F ( corrected on site) -Pulled beef, plantains, beef and onions, beef and peppers, ribs, pork, teriyaki chicken, shrimp, chicken thighs, ribs, steak, white rice, spanish rice, 90-130F. hot holding in frontline steamwell 30-45 minutesper operator. Advised to reheat all to 165F for temperature recovery. Operatorreheated plantains to 167F ( correctedon site) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - reach in cooler on cook line Raw pork, raw chicken, whole fish, rice pudding, garlic, ; (45-49F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator . Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery -Back prep cooler ham, 48-55F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over stew in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over multiple ready to eat items in walkmin cooler . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter, hand sink in back kitchen both blocked by trash cans . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand sinks in back kitchen had food debris. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to fruit juicer at front counter. And employee drink on prep table in kitchen operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Paper towel dispenser on cook line. Operator began to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Both Handles on handsink in back kitchen are stripped
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer at end of hot line
22-16-4
21
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish and raw bacon above cooked black beans and cut produce. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -scrubbies in front counter hand wash sink. -sponge and towel in buffet hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -used to fill pitcher. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -not all employees have signed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -only 3 food handler certificates. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -portable AC in kitchen has build up a grease. -some build up on walk-in cooler shelves. -hand wash sinks soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic container used as scoop in adobo. -aluminum scoop no handle in rice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -account is current but license displayed is expired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under all cooking equipment, shelves, coolers, etc. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -1 lid missing. Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bench freezer on buffet line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
39
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
20
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Filling pitcher with water at cook line hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: Sponge in front counter hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance above buffet line next to bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and can tomatoes at storage unit - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Filling pitcher with water at cook line hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance above buffet line next to bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and can tomatoes at storage unit - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
41
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over RTE pork belly in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed produce in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to dish area
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee Filling pitcher with water at cook line hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink next to front counter
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers in walk in cooler prepared more than 24 hours not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container at dry storage
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers and can tomatoes at storage unit
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice container in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance above buffet line next to bathrooms
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in hand wash sink next to dish area
29-11-4
18
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Prep cook wearing watch. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 65F, Picadillo at 48F recommended operator for temperature recovery in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cod in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef stomach in reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front counter Used as dump sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
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 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and brought bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-38-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods made more than 24 hours no date marking in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling above reach in freezers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of food and boxes of single use items. Located outside in storage truck **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cracks in wall **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
20
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stew 131F, steak 131F, potato balls 124F . Operator turned unit temperature up. Recheck 139F and 140F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic sauce 65F, Picadillo at 48F recommended operator for temperature recovery in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cod in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef stomach in reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from end of the service line. Next to the restrooms **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front counter Used as dump sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-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 - 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 operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to store and brought bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory. Operator posted**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods made more than 24 hours no date marking in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes over cooked pork in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hold in ceiling above reach in freezers **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while handling food **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On kitchen floor **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple bags of food and boxes of single use items. Located outside in storage truck **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cracks in wall **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep table **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning**
23-03-4
14
Jun 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.Employee touched ready to eat chopped cilantro. Ask employee to throw away cilantro. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken with temperature of 47F kept in reach in cooler for less than 4 hrs.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.No chemical test strip for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Chicken been thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Cutting boards on make table cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poblanos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poblanos Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poblanos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poblanos Mexican Grill.
How does Poblanos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Poblanos Mexican Grill most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Poblanos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Poblanos Mexican Grill have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poblanos Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Poblanos Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poblanos Mexican Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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