POLLO TROPICAL 5
18710 S DIXIE HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).