POLLO TROPICAL 5

18710 S DIXIE HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager separated containers to air dry.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front line preparing food for take. Failing to wash hands before putting gloves on. Manager had employee wash hands and place new gloves on. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched without washing hands.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw chicken on the grill then he cleaned his hands with a clean paper towel roll without changing gloves. The employee also touched a clean aluminum container where he was putting cooked chicken breast. Discussed and coached employee proper methods. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562689

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled at preparation area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior with some old food debris, located next to the fryers. Employee cleaned it on site. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366779

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8239159

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(2,102 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

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

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