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Pollo Tropical #54

11860 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #54 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container on yellow rice vegetable pan
14-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile by bag in a box soda cracked and out of place
36-32-5
90
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at fryers area for plantains, yuca, fries near drive thru has been removed. Facility must reinstall hand sink for this area to be used by fryer staff and front counter staff **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at fryers area for plantains, yuca, fries near drive thru has been removed. Facility must reinstall hand sink for this area to be used by fryer staff and front counter staff **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles out of place by three bay sink and mop sink . - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on wall located at bathroom hallway 1 live small flying on wall by three bay sink 5 live small flying insect by ice machine 1 live small flying insect under hand sink by chicken cooler 1 live small flying insect walking up the chicken cooler by ice machine. Total= 9 live small flying insects **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles out of place by three bay sink and mop sink .
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to ladder kept by rack that has single service items.
35A-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
22-16-4
74
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Ceiling tile out of place over three bay sink, ceiling tile out of place in front of walk in freezer, ceiling tile over water heater out of place. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Multiple ceiling tiles in cook line have dust. Multiple ceiling tiles in dinning room have water stains. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Missing light shield at light fixture inside walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves dirty. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Water leak coming out of wall in bathroom hallway. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Standing water inside walk in cooler , standing water in front counter and cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #54 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #54 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #54?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #54.

How does Pollo Tropical #54 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pollo Tropical #54 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #54's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #54 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 #54 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 #54 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #54 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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