Pollo Tropical #155

8708 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #155 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at drive thru **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Floor hose in sink next to dry storage **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose and sprayer in hand sink near dry storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); black beans (45F - Cold Holding), Operator states walk-in cooler **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler drawers soiled

23-03-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (117-127F - Hot Holding) being held above grill, operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Jul 25, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 9, 2023

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermo in condiment reach in cooler drawer reading 50°F, product at 43°F, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

05-05-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the drive thru. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Reach-in hot holding unit interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At drive thru ceiling light without cover in place, was removed due to broken, new piece needs cut, per the manager.

38-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back room air vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit./ black beans (119-140F - Reheating); from yesterday not 165f .operator re-heated to 212f **Corrected On-Site**

03E-08-5

High Priority - Observe 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area./ prep area

35A-02-6

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./ rice pudding from 2 days ago

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./ plastic bags roll inside employees hand sink - server area

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./ server area

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

29-28-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ above cook line

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ cook line

14-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water./ drive thru area

36-22-4

Basic - Light not functioning./ chicken station

36-62-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./ cook line

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ HOODS COOK LINE **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./ cook line

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #155 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #155 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #155?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #155.

How does Pollo Tropical #155 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pollo Tropical #155 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #155's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #155 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #155 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 Tropical #155 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #155 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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