POLLOS PIO PIO

Does POLLOS PIO PIO keep a clean kitchen? No — an F, 44/100, at its most recent inspection on May 20, 2026. That visit logged 5 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations.

Inspectors cited 5 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations. That leaves it near the bottom of Orange County on health score. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.

F grade · 44/100 · near the bottom of Orange County on health score

Get directions Call (407) 248-6424

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to POLLOS PIO PIO, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • EXTREME PIZZA INC

    4.7★ 0.1 mi away

  • UNIVERSAL EMPLOYEE'S CAFETERIA

    3.5★ 0.2 mi away

  • SFIHA'S

    4.6★ 0.2 mi away

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (44/100)
Violations
17 total — 5 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic
Address
5803 PRECISION DR, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Latin American restaurant, Peruvian restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 stars (4684 reviews)
Neighborhood
Florida Center
Seats
150
Phone
(407) 248-6424
Website
Official website
Photo of POLLOS PIO PIO
Photo: Pio Pio Restaurant

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 4,684 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The crowd and the kitchen disagree here, and the gap is wide. Where how guests are treated comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.9, so it reads as a strength.

Conspicuously absent: portion size, which no reviewer brings up. The split is 17 positive to 2 negative across 22 rated reviews, with 3 in the middle. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 15 of the 22 reviewers who rated.

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (44/100) on 5 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 10 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. That inspection was on May 20, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. That puts it ahead of 1% of graded kitchens in Orange County. Among the items recorded were food from approved source.

Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Tienen comida buena,lastimosamente la atención muy Mala desde los meseros hasta la señora que te lleva a tu mesa con mala actitud.

  • June 26, 2026

    The place is pretty nice and the food was good, i ordered the steak with onions and i didnt really like the rice but the steak was pretty good 👍

  • June 25, 2026

    We're visiting from CA. On our way to the beach, we stopped by Pio Pio to eat and my party of 5 loved everything we ordered. Everything about this place is great. Attentive personnel, food is amazing, our waitress kept checking in on us, in general, really great experience. If we're ever back in the area in the future, definitely will be coming back.

  • June 24, 2026

    Food was amazing and staff is very respectful and professional Great place to eat.

  • June 23, 2026

    We wandered in around 3:30 on a shopping day, completely by chance, and landed right at the start of happy hour. Sangria for me, caipirinha for him, tostones with guac to share. The green sauce that comes with everything is genuinely addictive. I put it on things it had no business being on and zero regrets. The breaded chicken with rice, beans, and tostones was solid comfort food. Service was friendly and unhurried, which is exactly what you want on a lazy afternoon when you're not really in a rush to be anywhere. One of those unexpected stops that ends up being a trip highlight.

  • June 22, 2026

    Latin food the attention was pretty fast and the food have the Latin flavor and accompaniment classics. We ate FISH RED SNAPPER GREAT option

  • June 22, 2026

    Pio Pio Restaurant, Pollo a la brasa, con sazón del Perú

  • June 21, 2026

    Excellent colombian food. Friendly staff. Parking space is limited. There is wheel chair acces.

  • June 21, 2026

    Food was amazing but I think overpriced!

  • June 21, 2026

    Atención pésima, en cada momento se te acerca el mesero para preguntarte si ya terminaste, comida regular y lo mas decepcionante me querian cobrar doble disfrazado en el tickect de consumo, eso es engañar y/o estafar al cliente.

  • June 19, 2026

    De lo peor mi experiencia en este restaurante, estube de turismo y fui allí, pague con tarjeta de crédito mi consumo incluido la propina por 156$ y resulta que el restaurante cobro luego otro valor por 178,60$ . Es un robo hacer esto a un cliente de visita.INACEPTABLE.

  • June 15, 2026

    Exquisito

  • June 11, 2026

    Excelente trato, excelente comida nos atendió la server Victoria muy atenta a la mesa, la comida fresca caliente, la cerveza bien fría, los jugos excelentes.

  • June 10, 2026

    Delicious food, very fast service and great pricing for everything you get.

  • June 9, 2026

    The service alone was 5 stars. I had the grilled snapper and my husband had the chaufa rice. The chaufa rice was excellent. The rice was full of flavor, and the plantains were awesome (and I don’t usually care for them). The snapper was cooked well. But it didn’t have a lot of seasoning. However, they give you a garlic and jalapeño sauce for the table, and the sauces gave the snapper what it needed. Plus, I got so much food for the price-rice, veggies and a salad. Definitely recommend!

  • June 7, 2026

    Somos clientes regulares y cada visita confirma por qué seguimos regresando. La comida siempre tiene excelente sabor, las porciones son generosas y hay una gran variedad de opciones para todos los gustos. El lugar suele estar concurrido, lo que demuestra su popularidad, pero aun así el servicio es amable, atento y eficiente. Siempre hemos tenido una experiencia positiva y consistente. Sin duda, es uno de nuestros lugares favoritos y lo recomendamos ampliamente. ¡Seguiremos regresando!🥰

  • June 1, 2026

    ​⭐⭐ o ⭐ (1 de 5 estrellas) ​Una total decepción. Precios exorbitantes para una calidad que deja muchísimo que desear. ​Fuimos con altas expectativas, pero la experiencia fue pésima. Para empezar, te incluyen la propina de forma obligatoria en la cuenta total, un abuso total considerando que el servicio no es nada del otro mundo como para andar exigiéndola. ​La comida, francamente, no vale lo que cuesta: ​Papas fritas: $6 dólares (una exageración). ​Bandeja paisa: $29 dólares. ​Steak encebollado: $20 dólares. De muy mala calidad, la carne estaba completamente desabrida y sin chiste. ​Pollo horneado: Estaba ok, pero nada especial. Honestamente, sabe exactamente igual al pollo rostizado que compras en Walmart. ​3 Jugos: Cobraron $18 dólares por unos jugos que de "naturales" no tenían absolutamente nada. ​Entrada de pulpo: $20 dólares. ​Al final, la cuenta sumó $190 dólares entre los taxes y la propina obligatoria. Es lamentable, pero este sitio es el típico ejemplo de restaurante latino que se enfoca exclusivamente en sacarle el dinero al cliente en lugar de preocuparse por la calidad de sus productos o por ofrecer una buena atención. ​No volveré jamás. No lo recomiendo para nada.

  • May 25, 2026

    Still my number one spot to go amazing 👏 🙌 food and atmosphere 😋

  • May 23, 2026

    Omg food was delicious service was awesome because past experience we requested Enrique my parents recommended him and they were right

  • May 23, 2026

    Excelente comida la recomiendo 1000% horas

  • May 22, 2026

    Siamo in viaggio in Florida e alloggiamo all'hotel proprio di fianco al ristorante. La ragazza della reception ce l'ha consigliato..per 3 sere abbiamo cenato quì e per 3 sere siamo rimasti entusiasti. Carne, pesce e la loro specialità, il pollo arrosto sempre tutto ottimo. Bravi!

  • May 21, 2026

    Delightful authentic Peruvian and Columbian food

Overall Score

27 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

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

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

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

  1. May 20, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    5 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×4)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. October 31, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

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: May 20, 2026