POLLO TROPICAL #159

Is POLLO TROPICAL #159 a safe place to eat? Yes — an A grade, 99/100, at its most recent inspection on January 6, 2026. That visit logged 1 basic violation.

Its latest inspection on January 6, 2026 cited 1 basic violation. Diners give it 4.1 across 2,705 reviews. It's a Cuban spot in Orlando. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and healthy diners.

A · 99/100 · safer than 87% of Orange County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (407) 850-9491

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (99/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 basic
Address
6674 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Cuban
Categories
Chicken restaurant, Cuban restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.1 stars (2705 reviews)
Neighborhood
Airport North
Seats
106
Phone
(407) 850-9491
Website
Official website
Photo of POLLO TROPICAL #159
Photo: Pollo Tropical

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.1 Community-sourced rating 2,705 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Sorted newest-first, the ratings decline as you read up. How guests are treated cuts both ways here, averaging 3.4 among the reviews that raise it.

16 of 21 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 3 are two or lower. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 14 of the 21 reviewers who rated. Behind those, wait times is raised in 19% of reviews (4.8 average).

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (99/100), 1 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. That inspection was on January 6, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 87% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    I just moved to Florida and enjoyed the food but both times I have ordered from This location they have forgotten my Chimichurri sauce, mind you I paid for it and drove 20 mins going and coming both times just to get home and be upset I’m missing the best part of my steak .

  • June 29, 2026

    Llegué a las 10:30 pm solicité un numero 7 y realmente me sentí estafada me dieron una sobra de pedazos de pollo súper quemados que sinceramente no comí ni dos mordiscos de pollos, y para mi siempre a sido el mejor pero siento que ya cuando están por cerrar no dan un buen servicio a los clientes por querer cerrar y terminar

  • June 19, 2026

    No sauces bad service guy in the drive thru no manners

  • June 18, 2026

    costumer service is not good it seems to me that every employee there that has to deal with costumers need training again on what’s proper costumer service because they think they can give attitude and talk to people how ever they want

  • June 18, 2026

    First time at this location and to say the least… IT WAS AMAZING. Best Pollo Tropical I’ve had in a long time. Super friendly employees, chill atmosphere, excellent food. Will definitely come again on my next Orlando adventure.

  • June 17, 2026

    Great taste

  • June 17, 2026

    OMG the food was very well served everyone was super nice Alexander took my order he was such an amazing person

  • June 17, 2026

    Super good food Alex was attending perfectly super nice guy!

  • June 17, 2026

    This is a solid fast food chicken restaurant. Good food. The cilantro sauce is the best I've had.

  • June 17, 2026

    Delicious chicken flavor accompanied by Caribbean sides such as plantains, cassava, and black beans.

  • June 17, 2026

    Pollo 🍗 tropical 🌴 is one of the best chicken 🐓 in the grill.

  • June 16, 2026

    This place has improved dramatically and the food is delicious and cooked perfectly! Grateful for this location.

  • June 16, 2026

    The food here it’s always really good, fresh. The cilantro garlic sauce it’s just amazing. Also really like the bowls and the cuatro leches it’s to die for.

  • June 16, 2026

    I always have a good hot meal every time I go there. Always consistant

  • June 16, 2026

    Great service and great food

  • June 15, 2026

    La comida super fresca y muy limpio el lugar el joven Alexander muy atento al cliente

  • June 14, 2026

    It was just ok. The food was more expensive and not as good as I remembered. Lacking some sauces and out of some sides.

  • June 13, 2026

    The young man at the register, Alexander, was very nice and accommodating. The portions are smaller than I remember, but still very fresh and good flavor.

  • June 7, 2026

    I love this place, when come to lakeland? We need pollo tropical here.

  • June 2, 2026

    I can’t say enough good things about Pollo Tropical! The flavors are incredible—their chicken is always juicy, and the Caribbean-inspired sides like yuca and plantains are top-notch. The service is quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is bright and inviting. Highly recommended for a fresh, tropical bite!

  • May 31, 2026

    Definitivamente uno de los mejores restaurantes de comida rápido, se siente como comer en casa, aunque se les denomina como un restaurante de Fast Food. Siempre me resuelve mis almuerzos o cuando no he preparado comida es lo que ordenamos en Casa para asegurarnos de qué estamos comiendo relativamente bien.

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.1★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Friday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM to 12 AM
Sunday
10:30 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 6, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
  2. August 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
  3. August 5, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 6, 2026