Pollo Tropical #159
6674 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813523
What drove the grade
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee eating food on line with gloves on and did not change gloves while making orders Operator spoke with employee and had employee take off gloves and wash hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
Chemical hose touching bottom of mop sink Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating while preparing food.
Employee prepping orders in kitchen Manager spoke with employee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Vents in hood
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.