POLLO TROPICAL #124

POLLO TROPICAL #124 has 7 health inspections on file for its MARGATE location, with an overall rating of 4.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

5425 West Atlantic Boulevard

Florida, 33063

Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/17/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13457074

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

14-33-4:Basic - Dish washer rack has rust that has pitted the surface.

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13468047

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on dish wrack contains deep cut marks. Operator threw out cutting board. Corrected On-Site
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dish area. Operating mopped water off floor Corrected On-Site

7/9/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10893939

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Starting water on floor under ice machine
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by drive through station
22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). operator drained water and made new solution. Quaternary tested 200ppm Corrected On-Site

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 int, 2 basic

36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at prep area
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cooking oil. Not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

8/9/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 basic

16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Triple Sink sanitize solution has food debris.

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8450325

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Employee removed watch. Corrected On-Site
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bags of rice and beans in bulk bins in back prep area not covered. Manager moved bins completely under table to shield from contamination. Corrected On-Site

7/20/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8376391

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with beans stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of heavy rust buildup on shelf in kitchen. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on refrigerator gasket at front counter.
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents above ice machine. Repeat Violation