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POLLO TROPICAL #227

With 8 documented inspections, POLLO TROPICAL #227 in PLANTATION has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

North University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13525271

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying. Corrected On-Site

9/19/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10909641

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several large pans with evidence of wet nesting. Operator stored to allow to air drying. All dish ware was air dried properly. Corrected On-Site

4/21/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10821494

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 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.

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10707796

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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.

10/8/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8997142

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

10/7/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8995637

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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

3/25/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8553539

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 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.

11/15/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8377651

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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