Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

POLLO TROPICAL #22

489 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 15, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24305168

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some food debris in hot box by fryers. -exterior of clamshell grill soiled. Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23437314

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of bulk rice container soiled. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23094136

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up on filter in food warmer.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22755146

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -flan 48 in front reach-in cooler on ice less than 4 hours. Cooler not holding cold, product on insufficient ice bath. Product moved to be in direct contact with ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 22755145

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -large amount of spilled/opened portion containers under bottom pan of salsa cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned immediately.

Aug 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 22195336

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect on ansul tank near ice machine. -approximately 15 small flying insects on wall and floor in dining room under front windows. Insects near area of wall in disrepair. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22195337

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice buckets inverted on soiled surface. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized surface and ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22195341

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink used to dump ice, ice in basin.

36-11-4

Detail 22195339

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor, cove molding behind ice machine in disrepair, holding standing water.

23-03-4

Detail 22195340

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets, interior of drawers with portion cups of sauces at front counter soiled. Operator cleaned.

36-64-5

Detail 22195338

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -unknown odor near chicken cooler and ice machine on drive through side of kitchen.

Jul 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-19-4

Detail 21986253

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -observed employee only turning on cold water side of hand wash sink. -all hand washing observed is with water of less than 100°f. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21986252

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -water heater in disrepair. Operator is able to turn unit on, but will not stay on. Part has been ordered to complete repair, but is back ordered. No hot water for facility. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21986250

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -under counter reach-in cooler in prep area soiled with food debris around doors, gaskets. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 21986251

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain under steamer soiled, slow draining. Warning

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 21801890

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -2 pans of red beans in blast chiller overnight 44-50°f. Warmest temperature middle left side of pan.

01B-36-5

Detail 21801888

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -2 pans of red beans in blast chiller overnight per operator 44-50°f in center.

40-06-5

Detail 21801891

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack on case of napkins in storage room. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21801889

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of food debris on exterior of prep cooler, rice bin and floor fan in prep area.

29-19-4

Detail 21801892

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -floor drain clogged by 3 compartment sink. Gray water on floor, employees avoiding area. Plumber on site, repaired. Floor will be washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 21209065

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -eyeglasses on box of marinade. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21209066

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of soup steam table on front counter soiled. -exterior, corners of under counter prep cooler. -floor fan soiled with food debris.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-42-4

Detail 20946548

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -multiple gaps in hood filters. Per operator new filters ordered.

23-03-4

Detail 20946549

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice container soiled. -burner stove has grease/soil build up. -slight debris under shelves in dry storage room.

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-19-4

Detail 20671565

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. -2 employees only turning on cold water to wash hands. Advised manager.

24-08-4

Detail 20671562

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans above 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20671564

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large Cambro in prep area reach-in cooler lid cracked on corners.

23-03-4

Detail 20671563

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -slight buildup of debris on drink cup holder.

25-06-4

Detail 20671566

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -tall stacks of drinks cups extending outside protective holder so lip of cup is exposed. Operator removed excess. Corrected On-Site