Pollo Tropical #52
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #52 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker installed improperly” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep table and by 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Two missing by back of the house cook line by prep tables.
14-73-4
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. sautéed vegetables (127F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours in holding unit.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed improperly at the splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop inside of rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler.
05-09-4
61
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker at splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar dining area. 5 live flies. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler on front counter
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment,fryer on cook line has food and equipment under it.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler on front counter Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old furniture
33-30-4
Basic - Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
55
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on front counter. Next unannounced visit per Doreen.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time mark. Plantain, manager added time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
74
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (109F - Hot Holding); white rice . Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat. Hot box not working properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 Large green 1 medium white
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Lid of ice bin on front counter. Manager asked staff to clean. Fan cover in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Manager asked staff to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of ice machine Cart next to ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. On front service counter for all to go containers. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish area.
36-27-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink and at mop sink. Manager replaced covers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
47
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in front counter area. Next unannounced inspection part Lisolotte Branner.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Plantains 1 hour per operator item was marked with appropriate time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Nov 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand in sink near drive through.
12A-08-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees on server line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grease trap .
23-03-4
70
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator found license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #52 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #52 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #52?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker installed improperly” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #52.
How does Pollo Tropical #52 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pollo Tropical #52 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pollo Tropical #52's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #52 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #52 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 #52 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #52 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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