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POLLOS A LA BRASA PIO PIO

With 10 documented inspections, POLLOS A LA BRASA PIO PIO in ORLANDO has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

Semoran Boulevard
Orlando, Florida, 32822
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13495554

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in pan of plantain Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Package was slit Fish still frozen so no stop sale Operator removed from packaging Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine cover and lid
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of pork belly on floor in prep area Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across from beer cooler
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice in ice bin top not completely covered
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing whole chickens in sink with no running water. Cases of pork belly on floor in prep area
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Operator replaced sanitizer, recheck 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (53F - Cold Holding)for 2 hours Operator put in freezer to rapid chill Recheck 41F
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200++ Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughoutRepeat Violation Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned packages of pork, beef and chicken

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10928087

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 8 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bucket of mofongo bottom of make table across from fryers Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon packages not cut in walk in cooler. Still partially frozen so no stop sale Operator removed from packages Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets in walk in cooler of sausages Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Side bar not in use
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large to go aluminum pans on top shelf over 3 compartment sink next to bottle of degreaser Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of salad make table
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer front counter Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10815620

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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**

4/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10809000

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

3/28/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8882764

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 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

9/6/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8771623

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 9 basic

  • 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

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8565387

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 11 basic

  • 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.

3/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8604604

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

2/2/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8565127

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 4 basic

  • 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**

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8371522

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 int, 12 basic

  • 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