Poblanos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
50
Score
Poblanos Mexican Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Oviedo facility scores 63, putting Poblanos Mexican Grill on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Container of lemons stored in ice bin server area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back door Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator copy and he filled out and employees working **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server area. Operator has turned off due to pipe leaking
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Oppm Operator remade 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar ice bin and server area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
50
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink next to entrance of the kitchen ran out of papers towels. Manager refilled it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled degreaser
41-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl use has a scoop to scoop rice not having a handle. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
29-49-6
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cut lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at bar - hand wash sink in ware wash
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. - soup in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - marinara sauce
08B-12-5
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division. **Corrected On-Site**
51-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no test kit for quat
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -walk in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - marinara sauces and chicken broth
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poblanos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poblanos Mexican Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poblanos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poblanos Mexican Grill.
How does Poblanos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Poblanos Mexican Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Poblanos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Poblanos Mexican Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five 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 three times per year on average.
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