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POLLO TROPICAL #151

POLLO TROPICAL #151 has 9 health inspections on file for its HOLLYWOOD location, with an overall rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

311 South State Road 7
Hollywood, Florida, 33023
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13486474

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Continental raw food cooler by cookline, external thermometer reading 55F - all foods at proper temperature. Manager placed new thermometer in unit. Corrected On-Site

8/7/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10892681

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) Wall above prep table in kitchen next to walk in cooler 2) Wall above shelf next to entrance door.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Station Lowboy reach in cooler- ; Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Mixed Vegetables (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Station Lowboy reach in cooler- ; Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Mixed Vegetables (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale

2/27/2025· 1y ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/26/2025· 1y ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout prep area, walk in cooler. Employee started mopped and removed water Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in between reach in coolers located under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in gap between wall and front counter behind reach in coolers under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Operator started to clean and sanitize Admin Complaint

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on rack across from Triple sink . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime. Chicken Tumbler soiled.

5/15/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8480097

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Shelf of Continental meat reach in cooler next to fryer. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw marinated pork stored above case sweet corn in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8639681

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Continental - ; Raw Breaded Chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from triple sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

1/12/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8590654

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8354603

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen. Employee started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in kitchen lowboy across from ice machine in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. To go plates shelf next to entrance door.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled salt container during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled money then picked up receipt from floor proceeded to put on gloves to prepare a customer food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site