Pollo Tropical #76
1001 W Palm Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6904597
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection5 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 21, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
-large stainless steel pans
Code 32, Restrooms: Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on the ground and/or pad behind the dumpster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
-in front of drive thru window, employee mopped
Fixed on the spot
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.