Pollo Campero

1707 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Pollo Campero appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Pollo Campero on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no backflow protection device.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink preventing proper air drying.
42-01-4
70
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Pollo Campero is unapproved provider for food safety certification.
53B-03-5
82
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing underneath soda machine.
29-18-4
95
Feb 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Campero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Campero on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pollo Campero compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Pollo Campero most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Pollo Campero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Campero have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Campero 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 Pollo Campero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Campero is inspected around two times per year on average.