Pollo Tropical #22

489 W Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #22 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. 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.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

The city-wide average for Altamonte Springs sits at 76, putting Pollo Tropical #22 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of bulk rice container soiled. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on filter in food warmer.

23-03-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 14, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect on ansul tank near ice machine. -approximately 15 small flying insects on wall and floor in dining room under front windows. Insects near area of wall in disrepair. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice buckets inverted on soiled surface. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized surface and ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink used to dump ice, ice in basin.

31A-11-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor, cove molding behind ice machine in disrepair, holding standing water.

36-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets, interior of drawers with portion cups of sauces at front counter soiled. Operator cleaned.

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -unknown odor near chicken cooler and ice machine on drive through side of kitchen.

36-64-5

Jul 10, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

May 10, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -observed employee only turning on cold water side of hand wash sink. -all hand washing observed is with water of less than 100°f. **Warning**

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -water heater in disrepair. Operator is able to turn unit on, but will not stay on. Part has been ordered to complete repair, but is back ordered. No hot water for facility. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -under counter reach-in cooler in prep area soiled with food debris around doors, gaskets. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain under steamer soiled, slow draining. **Warning**

29-19-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -2 pans of red beans in blast chiller overnight 44-50°f. Warmest temperature middle left side of pan.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -2 pans of red beans in blast chiller overnight per operator 44-50°f in center.

01B-36-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack on case of napkins in storage room. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of food debris on exterior of prep cooler, rice bin and floor fan in prep area.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain clogged by 3 compartment sink. Gray water on floor, employees avoiding area. Plumber on site, repaired. Floor will be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

29-19-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -eyeglasses on box of marinade. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soup steam table on front counter soiled. -exterior, corners of under counter prep cooler. -floor fan soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #22 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #22 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #22?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #22.

How does Pollo Tropical #22 compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Pollo Tropical #22 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Pollo Tropical #22's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #22 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 #22 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 #22 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #22 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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