Pollos Rocoto
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Pollos Rocoto 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in plastic Togo bags walk in cooler cooks line sane with frozen food in reach in freezer by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Raw calamari stored in a shopping bag in back kitchen reach in cooler, adjacent to walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Johnathan Barrientos issued 2-3-25 prometics **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Call back not yet due until 4/13/2026. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested below 85F owner states the hot water heater is broken and maintenance is coming as soon as possible **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No hot water available throughout establishment. Operator stated water heater is damaged. Water tested at 74°F at three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
27-24-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 68F owner states the hot water heater is broken and maintenance is coming as soon as possible **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No hot water available throughout establishment. Operator stated water heater is damaged. Water tested at 74°F at three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
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. Tested at 67F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No hot water available throughout establishment. Operator stated water heater is damaged. Water tested at 75°F at hand washing sinks. **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board by juice station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Multiple cutting boards throughout establishment with cut marks. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken seasoning in boxes on floor ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Cases of clear liquid shortening stored on floor outside of walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook back prep and juice station **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: No hand wash sign at all hand washing sinks. Hand washing signs has been provided to the manager at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
50
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with soap and water only **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef in plastic Togo bags walk in cooler cooks line sane with frozen food in reach in freezer by walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating verified ownership **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw shell eggs over unwashed produce walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cooked pasta 43F walk in cooler reach in glass cooler by kitchen side entrance raw steak over sauces. Employee removed sauces to top shelf **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Johnathan Barrientos issued 2-3-25 prometics **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested below 85F owner states the hot water heater is broken and maintenance is coming as soon as possible **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 68F owner states the hot water heater is broken and maintenance is coming as soon as possible **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 67F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken seasoning in boxes on floor ware washing area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board by juice station **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cook noodles cook potatoes in walk in cooler across **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook back prep and juice station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
26
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 24 lbs of Calamari Emergency unthawing outside at mop sink with 2 flies floating in water with calamari. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored behind raw beef in cookline reachin cooler. Employee placed raw chicken in front of raw beef in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in non food grade bag in 2-door Atosa freezer in back kitchen. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom and then proceeded to go straight to working without washing hands. Inspector explained proper hand washing with manager and employee. Employee washed hands. **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stole softener stored on shelf with cooking equipment. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Soap and paper towels missing at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor under dry storage shelf in back kitchen. 2 cases of oil stored on floor adjacent to dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside 2-door Standard kitchen equipment freezer next to exit door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs stored on oven handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil on cookline. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. 24 lbs of Calamari Emergency unthawing outside at mop sink with 2 flies floating in water with calamari. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above door way to back kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
23
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
27
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw fish stored over cooked potato in reach-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole celeries, whole cabbage and various whole vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee use the handwash sink as a prep sink and peeling/washing potatoes in new food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee marinating raw chicken on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink in this new storage room. Additional store unit added to the establishment, wall has been removed between the original kitchen and the new store unit, new cook line with new hood ventilation system built in new store unit, ceiling tiles are not smooth and easy to clean, new dining room and service counter added in the new store unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New handwash sink in new food prep area. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New handwash sink in new food prep area and handwash sink at wait station. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chickpea in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
45
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food equipment then handled cleaned food equipment with the same gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw fish stored over cooked potato in reach-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole celeries, whole cabbage and various whole vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed eye drop stored in the reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at new cook line Cold holding: cooked shrimp 53 F, cooked squid 51 F, raw fish 49 F, raw squid 49 F. Reach-in cooler at original cook line Cold holding: cooked potato 49 F, cut tomato 48 F, shredded cabbage 50 F, hard boiled egg 48 F. A container of cooked white rice (69F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table on cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The handwash sink in the original kitchen has been removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee use the handwash sink as a prep sink and peeling/washing potatoes in new food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee marinating raw chicken on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink in this new storage room. Additional store unit added to the establishment, wall has been removed between the original kitchen and the new store unit, new cook line with new hood ventilation system built in new store unit, ceiling tiles are not smooth and easy to clean, new dining room and service counter added in the new store unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New handwash sink in new food prep area. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New handwash sink in new food prep area and handwash sink at wait station. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chickpea in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 - Food stored on floor. A box of raw chicken stored on floor in storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
21
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee prepping Flans on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink observed in the new room, wall and ceiling are smooth, the floor is not seal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor at back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Fry oils stored not 6 inches above floor in dry storage room. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at front and kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers and utensils stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed employee rinsing drinking glasses in handwash sink at front service area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee prepping Flans on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink observed in the new room, wall and ceiling are smooth, the floor is not seal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor at back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at front and kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: The operator couldn't proof the Beacon Fisheries fish products from JC Food Distributor Inc has undergone proper parasite destruction. **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers and utensils stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed employee rinsing drinking glasses in handwash sink at front service area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee prepping Flans on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink observed in the new room, wall and ceiling are smooth, the floor is not seal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Some employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor at back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at front and kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp in reach-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water at 81 F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers and utensils stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee prepping Flans on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink observed in the new room, wall and ceiling are smooth, the floor is not seal. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Some employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided by email. Operator print onsite and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at front and kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor at back storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
32
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinsed serving spoon in handwash sink at front service counter, then dried with cloth and placed with other clean spoons. Operator removed spoon to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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 seafood items in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over plantains and other unwashed products in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rinsed spoon in handwash sink at front service counter. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of raw fish fillets and cooked potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelves. Cooking oil on floor at kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler . Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 coffee cups stored in handwash sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins.
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollos Rocoto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollos Rocoto on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollos Rocoto?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pollos Rocoto.
How does Pollos Rocoto compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pollos Rocoto most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pollos Rocoto's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollos Rocoto have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollos Rocoto 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 Rocoto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollos Rocoto is inspected around four times per year on average.
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