Pollo Tropical #77

5484 N Orange Blossom Tr, Orlando, FL 32810

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical #77 has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 10, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 10, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. 3rd hose bib at mop sink

29-34-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Handles at grill. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to reach in cooler in prep area, gaskets soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in prep area

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on front line

14-09-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to black bean fiesta mix cracked in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 78° **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by fryers had water turned off, operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by fryers **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipment- front line

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to cooler front counter that holds deserts

14-33-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink front counter by fryers , faucet leaking

29-11-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to rice container in prep area area cracked **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #77 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #77 on file is from Oct 10, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #77?

Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #77.

How does Pollo Tropical #77 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Pollo Tropical #77 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #77's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #77 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #77 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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