POLLO TROPICAL 26

13998 SW 56 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several in use tongs on the grill handle. During the inspection operator removed tongs and cleaned them. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated of black substance by the walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout on floor at preparation.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water accumulating in bottom of drawer cooler containing ramekins of sauce at drive through window. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one gallon of lemonade and one gallon of guava lemonade at 55F, At drive through window, stored in an ice bath in deep hotel pan. Manager stated both products were recently delivered and were received without taking temperature, they can not determine how long products were out of temperature. Manager discarded the products. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lemonade (55F - Cold Holding); gauva lemonade (55F - Cold Holding) stored in an ice bath in deep hotel pan at preparation table window station. Manager stated both products were recently delivered and were received without taking temperature, they can not determine how long products were out of temperature. Manager discarded the products. And marinated chicken randoms (44F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. Manager indicated a recent delivery, walk in cooler door was open, raising temp to one area of cooler. Manager relocated chicken to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544423

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids stored on the floor, located near exit door. Employee removed and Placed them correctly.

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345482

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Overflow drain in hand wash sink missing overflow device.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gaskets soiled in raw chicken cooler operator, cleaned them. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator filled third compartment with sanitizer, employee now doing all 3 steps. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(1,535 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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