Pollo Loco Latin Food
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Pollo Loco Latin Food has 14 inspections in the public record. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Pollo Loco Latin Food trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washing dishes then put on gloves and began preparing empanadas without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed and rinsed visibly soiled single use gloves and then continued preparing food wearing same gloves. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands, changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At soup well; cooked beans (89F - Reheating 11:45/102F 12:15). Operator stated beans reheating in soup well for 1 hour 30 minutes prior to first temperature, at this rate will not reach 165F for 15 seconds within 2 hours, moved to stove top reheated rapidly to 165F for 15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
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. 1 Employee working less than 60 days no proof or reporting responsibility. Operator informed employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
45
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken then handled bread without washing hands. Advised operator on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while rubbing eyes then prepared food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. Approximately 6 live weevils in rice storage container. See stop sale
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer outside Raw lobster tail wrapped in pan over ready to eat chicken. Operator moved raw item to bottom of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, or other pests. Approximately 6 live weevils in rice storage container. See stop sale
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (125F - Hot Holding) Operator stated chicken and pork were cooked prior to being held less than 1 hour. Operator put in oven to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide stored above unwashed produce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Coffee station Milk no date mark, operator stated opened 4 days prior. Advised operator to date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep area left of steam table Cooked yuca (86F - Cooling) at 12:30 since 12:00 at 83F at 1:25. At this rate item won't reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved into freezer to bring to 70F within 2 hours. Prep area next to 3 compartment sink cut tomato (47F - Cooling)at 12:20 since 12:00 58F at 1:15; at this rate item won't reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in ice bath to facilitate faster cooling. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment expanded into adjacent suite adding increase seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-15-4
27
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment expanded into adjacent suite adding increased seating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
95
Jun 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment expanded into adjacent suite adding increased seating and bar with no hand wash sink. Added ice cream scooping station and dessert display cabinet at front counter. No plan review submitted or approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment expanded into adjacent suite adding increased seating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-19: **Time Extended**
51-15-4
86
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can/soiled bag of garbage while changing bags from can and then handled clean knife and cooked potatoes while cutting without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 live, small flying insects in dinning room flying on inside of window. 1 live, small flying insect in back storage area. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes while removing from tables and then handled clean utensils and cups while scooping ice and preparing drinks for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees exiting and reentering kitchen/building doing multiple tasks without changing single-use gloves. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At sliding glass door reach-in cooler; cooked pork (100F - Cooling 2:45/100F 3:20). Operator stated cooling for 20 minutes, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, uncovered , split into smaller containers and moved to reach in freezer to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front line hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment expanded into adjacent suite adding increased seating and bar with no hand wash sink. Added ice cream scooping station and dessert display cabinet at front counter. No plan review submitted or approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at front line hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment expanded into adjacent suite adding increased seating. **Warning**
51-15-4
35
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in cooler: raw chicken stored over raw pork; not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insect spray stored above reach in cooler beside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef touch household insect spray then began handling clean pan of cooked pork in oven; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tamales and empanadas stored inside cardboard box in reach in freezer; tamales and empanadas in direct contact with cardboard box. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insect spray stored above reach in cooler beside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless steel reach in freezer: raw shrimp in ziplock bag stored above empanadas with cooked beef. At double door stainless steel reach in freezer: raw beef stored above empanadas with pizza sauce and cheese. Not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass door reach in cooler: raw pork and raw lobster stored over cooked pork. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
35
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has only 1 hand washing sink, has added an outdoor smoker cooker, outdoor refrigeration, outdoor ice machine, outdoor walk-in cooler, removed indoor prep sink, no plans submitted or approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Plans submitted and approved (1/6/25) with pending proviso per Plan Review; 3) Client agrees to render floor, walls, cove base, and ceiling throughout rear storage room smooth, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent within two months from the approval date. Inspector to verify establishment compliance at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: Employees working longer than 60 days, no proof of required state approved training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while rinsing and washing and then handled clean dishes while placing to dry without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Employee handled soiled dishes while rinsing and washing and then handled clean dishes while placing to dry without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled ice scoop and clean cup to prepare drink for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Employee touched face/nose and then continued handling clean equipment to prepare food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked pulled pork (117F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding); cooked yucca (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items cooked prior to being placed in steam table, held for 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: At steam table; cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chicken cooked in outdoor smoker prior to being placed in steam table, held for 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has only 1 hand washing sink, has added an outdoor smoker cooker, outdoor refrigeration, outdoor ice machine, outdoor walk-in cooler, removed indoor prep sink, no plans submitted or approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 2024-11-07: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
47
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled ice scoop and clean cup to prepare drink for customer without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while rinsing and washing and then handled clean dishes while placing to dry without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel polish stored over prep table and ready to eat batter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked pulled pork (117F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding); cooked yucca (108F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items cooked prior to being placed in steam table, held for 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pans on make top for 2 hours, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door and began preparing food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At sliding glass door reach in cooler; raw steak over cooked pork. Operator moved raw steak to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth, apron, outside of rear exit door while entering kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has only 1 hand washing sink, has added an outdoor smoker cooker, outdoor refrigeration, outdoor ice machine, outdoor walk-in cooler, removed indoor prep sink, no plans submitted or approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
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 reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
14
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink setup chlorine 0 ppm ,employee changed the solution. chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under Green cutting board. Explained and employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in dry food storage room. Employee moved bag on to shelf
08B-38-4
67
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans 121 f, yuca 125 f, as per manager less than 2 hours. Manager turned up the heat setting. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed one. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed one. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in front counter hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink. Manager stocked paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drank brown color beverage in plastic glass without lid . Manager discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
41
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw beef, raw chicken , raw fish above French fries in reach in freezer .,**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw chicken, raw sea food above vegetables in reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw fish above cooked corn , beans in reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken above beef, raw sea food, raw beef above raw sea food in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.... raw chicken above raw beef , raw fish in reach in freezer. Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...sauces in reach in freezer.
02C-04-5
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....oven cleaner spray bottle. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at by the dishwashing machine. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water spray bottl , sauces squeezed bottles, sugar, dry corn . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...small containers uses in corn, salt . Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors..door is opened . Employee closed . **Corrected On-Site**
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Loco Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Loco Latin Food on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Loco Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Loco Latin Food.
How does Pollo Loco Latin Food compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Pollo Loco Latin Food most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Pollo Loco Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Loco Latin Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollo Loco Latin Food 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 Pollo Loco Latin Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Loco Latin Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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