Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
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Score
Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards several make tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards several make tables **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
70
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef of bucket of yuca in walk in cooler. Operator switched **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards several make tables **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copy to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Waste and recycling **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 displayed Operator renewed license during inspection and printed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F Operator removed utensils and put to wadh **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
41
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1-3 small flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Tubs in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottles of water on prep table in kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine held on by tape
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in limes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of empanadas in freezer Buckets of soup in walk in cooler Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan of sugar by cocktail freezer door Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
43
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. All lights over hood. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line closest to grills. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time extended 30 days per Randy Hicks. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time extended 30 days per Randy Hicks. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. All lights over hood. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in drawers across from rotisserie chicken oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in drawers under flat grill. hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding) recheck 45F pork sausage (53F - Cold Holding) recheck 44F Per operator for 2 hours, put in walk in cooler to drop temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Desserts not date marked when prepped.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line closest to grills. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of water in sink. Across from grill.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in drawers across from rotisserie chicken oven.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is active.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of drink over make line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine and bar area.
10-08-5
Basic - Light not functioning. All lights over hood. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For both handwashing and sinks on each side of 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer. Buckets of fruit.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cutting board across from freezer.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour, salt, sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
26
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ water temp 76f cook line **Warning**
10-05-5
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./ flan from 2 days ago **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ DIANA GONGARA 11/25/17 - ELIANA GONGORA 11/14/17 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed./ employee hand sink next to 3 comp sink also employee at bar area **Warning**
31A-04-4
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/. Juliana Mora **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./ employee hand sink water temp 73f cook line check all hand sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Light Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Light not functioning./ hood **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor./ oil cook line **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area./ employee portioning sauces in the dinning room **Warning**
08B-48-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio.
How does Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollos a La Brasa Pio Pio is inspected around four times per year on average.
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