Pollos a La Brasa Mario
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Pollos a La Brasa Mario stretching back to 2023. Pollos a La Brasa Mario was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over picadillo in reach in cooler on cooks line. Cooked placed eggs at the bottom of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's restroom front of the house and employee bathroom. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Sugar and beans. Cooked placed handle upright **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in server area in standing water of 70f. Employee drained water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink on cooks line. Cook turned on hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
64
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ ppm chlorine. Operator changed solution 50ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 78F. Operator changed water 170F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
74
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment before inspection ended **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for Dishwasher **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator cleaned machine with degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with a printed copy. Operator placed it at hand wash sink at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Chicken boullion at storage room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet on cook line will not turn on.
29-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sink at service counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on top of cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 on hood on cook line and 2 above dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and ladle in sink cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. On cookline. Educated operator and cook **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen beef stored on floor walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sauce not covered walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
43
Jun 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollos a La Brasa Mario last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollos a La Brasa Mario on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollos a La Brasa Mario?
Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollos a La Brasa Mario.
How does Pollos a La Brasa Mario compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pollos a La Brasa Mario most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pollos a La Brasa Mario's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollos a La Brasa Mario 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 Pollos a La Brasa Mario 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 Pollos a La Brasa Mario inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollos a La Brasa Mario is inspected around three times per year on average.
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