Pollo Tropical #49

3801 W Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #49 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Pollo Tropical #49 was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Kissimmee restaurant scores 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans stored above triple sink not properly air-dried.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor next to blast chiller. Per operator there is an issue with the machine and it constantly leaks water.

36-22-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps between hood filters on cooks line.

14-42-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Metal Lid to ice bin at drive thru area with large rip/no longer smooth and easily cleaned.

14-10-4

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

10-20-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Handwashing sink at ice maker area.

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

24-08-4

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut and skinned avacados 45-46f. Advised rapid chill as they still have time to ambiant cool. Also advised to add to time as a public health control. Updated written plan to include avacados. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Written procedures do not include the avacados. After discussing with district manager, avacados have been added to list. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

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

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Several areas.

36-22-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid under dumpster.

33-16-4

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above hand wash sink prep area

36-36-4

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

36-34-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Aug 25, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - hand wash sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to prep area **Repeat Violation**

36-03-4

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

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - rolling cooler - fan cover walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter

29-49-6

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - front of walk-in cooler and 3 bay sink - leaking from the ceiling

36-32-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #49 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #49 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #49?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #49.

How does Pollo Tropical #49 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?

Pollo Tropical #49 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.

Has Pollo Tropical #49's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #49 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 #49 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 #49 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #49 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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