POLLO TROPICAL #227

North University Drive

Florida, 33324

Broward County County

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821494

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.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10707796

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.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8997142

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**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8995637

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

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553539

05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front line. Operator replaced.
12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee pick up trash, used gloves, paper, etc. from floor the proceeded directly to front line to handle drink cups. Manager was advised and corrected. Corrected On-Site
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator using incorrect labeling for melted butter (used for bread) held at room temperature. Observed label for 2 days when it should be 4 hours. Operator discarded and corrected.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377651

13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed female employees with long hair ineffective restraints.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with sandwich bread stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of guava marmalade in walk-in cooler.
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in prep area block with rolling cart. Operator relocate cart. Corrected On-Site