POLLOS DEL RANCHO

Name: POLLOS DEL RANCHO
Address: 4061 S GOLDENROD RD, ORLANDO, FL, 32822, US
Rating: 51.5

4061 S GOLDENROD RD, ORLANDO, FL 32822

License #5816490

51.5 Grade F / 100

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September 15, 2026 · 17 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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POLLOS DEL RANCHO in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 34 total violations — 5 critical, 13 major, 16 minor.

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November 25, 2025

The latest inspection on September 15, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 2 critical, 8 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer everything is in disarray. Gave operator food storage guidelines.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Dt beverage area Ice scoop removed
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line 85F Operator removed, washed and sanitized utensils and put new water on stove
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer Empty
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of fryer
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink covered with cutting boards Cutting boards removed
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in triple sink
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 on chemical shelf
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour Container of salt on cook line Operator labeled
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Garlic cilantro sauce front counter Operator date marked
[11-26-1] 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. Last 2 hired employees
[14-72-4] Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Operator installed
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes of bin of sliced onions in walk in cooler Operator switched
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen used to fill pan
[53B-01-5] 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.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee slicing lemons and limes without gloves. Employee rewashed fruit and then washed hands and put on gloves

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bin of sugar cook line Operator removed
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls by steamwell and over make table Operator flipped
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee He put on a hat
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 83F Operator switched out and put on stove to heat
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to operator
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of 3 door make table
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Several vegetable items bottom of make table Raw beef and cooked chicken wings in reach in freezer Operator covered
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar dt coffee station Bin of sugar and flour cook line Operator labeled
[01D-01-5] Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator got a copy during inspection
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over scallions in make table Operator switched
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles of different chemicals hanging on clean dish rack Operator removed
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter Operator stocked
[11-26-1] 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. 3 new employees did not sign Operator had the 2 working sign
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter Operator stocked
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces and horchata in reach in coolers not date marked Everything in walk in cooler needs date marking