Pollo Tropical in Sanford
Last inspected:
1001 W Palm Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 25 inspections from 2016 to January 2026, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 7 inspections, and employee health and handwashing violations appeared repeatedly across multiple years, including high-priority citations for improper hand washing and handwashing facilities on September 5, 2024. Fire safety violations were documented in 2016 and 2017, including a blocked rear kitchen door and a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 found 10 violations with one high-priority chemical storage violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pollo Tropical in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Sanford last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Sanford had?
- Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Sanford find?
- Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #76 in Sanford has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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