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POLLO TROPICAL #44

10575 NW 41 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10869749

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at prep area wet nesting. Manager placed containers to wash. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from tumbler in poor repair. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda mach at take out window soiled with debris.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at rolling cooler at prep area soiled with debris.

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10856053

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at brown chicken cutting board at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans at three compartment sink drying board. Manager had employee remove containers to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rolling cooler gaskets in disrepair across from tumbler and reach-in cooler in disrepair at frying area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door.

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at brown chicken cutting board at cook line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans at three compartment sink shelves. Manager had employee remove containers to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground under drink cart and cashier area. Employee mopped and dried ground. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560488

  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a pollo tropical take-out container being used to store ice scoop, located at front counter. Manager discarded take-out container and replaced with a plastic container to properly store ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil not labeled, hanging from grill station. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357497

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the cook line.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed hood filter soiled above fryer station. Observed gasket in reach in cooler by steam table soiled.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(1,679 reviews)

Price Level

$

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

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

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