Pollo Tropical #159
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pollo Tropical #159, the earliest from 2022. Pollo Tropical #159 was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Light not functioning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Pollo Tropical #159 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee pulled cilantro from walk in cooler and started prepping it without washing it. Employee washed cilantro **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
95
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on hot box Chiller Operator has work order in **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chopped lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator 1.5 hours. Put everything in freezer to rapid cool and ice bath items on line Recheck all items 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed above splitter. Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle on hot box Chiller Operator has work order in **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area Operator squeegee **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large to go aluminum pans in storage area not inverted Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken pans stored over raw pork shoulder in walk in cooler Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncooked chicken over cookies and yuca bites in walk in freezer Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on chiller cabinet
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood over cookline
36-63-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on rice container in prep area
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of grill Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood light over fryer
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled handwashing sink in drive through Gasket drive through reach in cooler
23-03-4
52
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer for buckets at 150ppm All buckets changed to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dt **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner by mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used in bucket of cilantro in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in bucket of rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding cabinet
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 over hood. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of press Coke machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
47
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
64
Feb 28, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
90
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese cake from 9:00am (47F - Cold Holding) Operator placed it to the walk-in cooler to drop temperature down . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning.
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket. Manager turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Triple sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff on service line.
13-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #159 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #159 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #159?
Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #159.
How does Pollo Tropical #159 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pollo Tropical #159 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pollo Tropical #159's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #159 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #159 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 #159 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #159 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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