POLLO TROPICAL #131
1780 East Sheridan Street
Hollywood, Florida, 33020
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drink bubbler at front counter soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee mini espresso maker on shelf above pot of cooking soup at stove in back prep area. Employee moved espresso maker to office. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label on spray bottle of oil at cook line worn off.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds before putting on gloves to assist with food preparation. Reviewed with employee to wash hands for minimum 10 seconds going forward. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in corn container at front line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with spoons stored on floor in prep area.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch his nose and then touch takeout counter without changing gloves. Manager advised chef to change gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef cold held at 44F and raw chicken at 44-45F in double door continental cooler. Per operator, both items transfer from walk in cooler to reach in cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - Continental Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on robot coupe machine. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer hot holding unit on cook line not working.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station a container plantains (55F - Cold Holding) on counter at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours operator placed plantains in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 drawer hot holding unit on cook line sausage (110F - Hot Holding); beef (115F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed on on grill to reheat to 165F. Holding unit not working. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).