POLLOS A LA BRASA PIO PIO
Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, Florida, 32822
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards several make tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards several make tables Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2023 displayed Operator renewed license during inspection and printed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F Operator removed utensils and put to wadh Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Waste and recycling Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef of bucket of yuca in walk in cooler. Operator switched Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards several make tables Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Emailed copy to operator. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Tubs in prep area Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottles of water on prep table in kitchen
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine held on by tape
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in limes Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Bar Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of empanadas in freezer Buckets of soup in walk in cooler Operator covered Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pan of sugar by cocktail freezer door Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1-3 small flies in kitchen
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bucket of sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water and cup of drink on prep shelf with spices. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of red snapper on floor in walk in freezer.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in makeline touching limes.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Several over hood Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several in hood.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked beans in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados in makeline with stickers on.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88F Operator changed water and cleaned utensils and put on stove to reheat.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. All lights over hood. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in drawers across from rotisserie chicken oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. All lights over hood. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line closest to grills. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time extended 30 days per Randy Hicks. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Time extended 30 days per Randy Hicks. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour, salt, sugar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in drawers across from rotisserie chicken oven.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is active.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of drink over make line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By 3 compartment sink.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine and bar area.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. All lights over hood. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For both handwashing and sinks on each side of 3 compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer. Buckets of fruit.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cutting board across from freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in drawers under flat grill. hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding) recheck 45F pork sausage (53F - Cold Holding) recheck 44F Per operator for 2 hours, put in walk in cooler to drop temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts not date marked when prepped.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make line closest to grills. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of water in sink. Across from grill.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-13-5: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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).