Pollo Tropical #233

9993 Tagore Place, Orlando, FL 32832

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Pollo Tropical #233, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Pollo Tropical #233 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around door frame

14-69-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on light shield at walk in freezer

14-69-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on grill slot low enough to brush up against. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic strip on reach in drawer dt side Gasket on chiller

14-11-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Light not functioning. In hood **Corrected On-Site**

36-62-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink in storage closet in dining room

29-11-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to the hand wash sink in cookline **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 6, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee wearing watch - employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket

14-11-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - operator removed items under device **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in cooler gasket - employee cleaned gasket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #233 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #233 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #233?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #233.

How does Pollo Tropical #233 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pollo Tropical #233 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #233's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #233 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #233 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 #233 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #233 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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