Pollo Rey

1560 Hwy 17/92, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Rey has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Among Lake Alfred restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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

50-17-3

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink, employees removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on maroon boards.

14-09-4

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Pork, chicken inside the chest style freezer. **Warning**

02C-04-5

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 - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions. Operator removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Rey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Rey on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Pollo Rey compare to other restaurants in Lake Alfred?

Pollo Rey most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Alfred average of 89.

Has Pollo Rey's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Rey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pollo Rey inspected?

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

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