Pollo Tropical #76
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
70
Score
Pollo Tropical #76 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Sanford restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to ice machine, operator installed waste receptacle **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -left side of fryer has an accumulation of grease and food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink faucet next to ice machine leaking during operation
29-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -base tiles in disrepair behind fryers -broken floor tiles on cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. -romaine lettuce, sliced ham, sliced cheese, employee marked times **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored over raw steak in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water leaking from ceiling vent in front counter area, apparent water damage to ceiling surrounding the vent, operator states repairs have been requested
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dusty ceiling tiles over fryers
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food items stored above cooked pork in walk-in freezer, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -font counter area
36-22-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -hammer stored on shelf above prep sink, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -multiple bags of frozen chicken wings thawing at room temperature in prep sink, operator relocated to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
50
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -line cook removed chicken from the grill to cut and serve to a customer. Temperature of chicken was only 135F. Cook returned that piece of chicken to the grill, and removed another piece that was at temperature (172F). Cutting board was washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on steam table
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer. -around door frame and on floor
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on air-o-chiller soiled
23-03-4
70
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents at drive through and cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind ice machine -at steam table and wall -behind office door
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of ice machine soiled -bottom shelf of steam table soiled
23-03-4
86
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor drain soiled. Prep area. Floor soiled, walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #76 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #76 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #76?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #76.
How does Pollo Tropical #76 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Pollo Tropical #76 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Pollo Tropical #76's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #76 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #76 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pollo Tropical #76 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #76 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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