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POLLO TROPICAL #120

POLLO TROPICAL #120 in BRANDON has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 6 reports on file

828 Providence Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10878833

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed on wall under water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the areas. Corrected On-Site

4/10/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10738247

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by cart and vacuum. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

2/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10738132

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by dry storage rice rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment added soda station with ice bin at front counter. Dish machine removed from previous plans and hand sink added to left of where dish machine was located No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Plan review submitted. Plan review followed up with questions regarding placement of hand sink and ice bin. **Time Extended**

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8727200

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by dry storage rice rack. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler due to leak from container of chicken Warning
  • 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Ice bin drain line not properly installed into plumbing system Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - Establishment added soda station with ice bin at front counter. Dish machine removed from previous plans and hand sink added to left of where dish machine was located No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

3/13/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8553383

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8348959

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle sink Corrected On-Site