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POLLO TROPICAL #63

Health inspection records show POLLO TROPICAL #63 in POMPANO BEACH has 10 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

2450 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33069
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13620302

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of holding cabinet has accumulation of grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buttons to order screens soiled on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached. Operator moved hose to faucet with vaccum breaker Corrected On-Site

11/14/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13494422

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed diced tomatoes @ 3:55 (52F - Ambient Cooling) time marked 11:19. Items did not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed diced tomatoes @ 3:55 (52F - Ambient Cooling) time marked 11:19. Items did not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale

8/15/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10901408

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lids were missing
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed on hair net Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by hand washing sink in prep area. And by ice machine Employee cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/8/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed continental reach in cooler raw chicken is stored
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. Then remove r ready to eat food from warming unit. Operator explained correct technique for hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/6/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf above prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

6/18/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8696009

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of Sliced Jalapeños was dented on the top edge. The can was discarded. See stop sale.

5/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8678228

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8477266

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/18/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8352047

Met Inspection Standards

4 high

  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. At ice machine; employee water bottle stored in drink ice. Operator removed, discarded ice. See stop sale.
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At prep area; employee washed tongs and spoons in prep sink, not sanitized. Operator discussed with employee, took items to triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. At ice machine; employee water bottle stored in drink ice. Operator removed, discarded ice. See stop sale.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; black beans (120°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated reheated prior to being placed in steam table, being held less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**