POLLO TROPICAL #227

North University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 4/21/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (103-105F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature for one hour. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle window cleaner on the office floor.
Food Inspector #10821494
2025-04-21
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 10/30/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employees filling cup with ice using cup.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Food Inspector #10707796
2024-10-30
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/8/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8997142
2024-10-08
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 10/7/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in prep station. -Observed 6 live flying insects landing on walls and food preparation table in batter station. **Warning**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner in office **Warning**
Food Inspector #8995637
2024-10-07
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).