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POLLO TROPICAL 202

POLLO TROPICAL 202 located in SARASOTA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5415 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13496893

  • 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed their grease receptacle dented which prevents the lid from fitting on.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over boxed coffee in the front dry storage area. Operator removed the coffee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their back grill reach in cooler: Chicken (70F - Cold Holding); Beef (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the walk in freezer and called for a repairman. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933131

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stored over boxed dry goods in the front storage area. Operator removed the dry goods. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lids open. Operator closed some. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in their walk in cooler: Pork (55F - Cooling); Cooked beans (53F - Cooling) Products had stickers stating it had been cooked approximately 11hrs ago and the operator corroborated this. Operator willingly disposed of the food product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in their walk in cooler: Pork (55F - Cooling); Cooked beans (53F - Cooling) Products had stickers stating it had been cooked approximately 11hrs ago and the operator corroborated this. Operator willingly disposed of the food product.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10808828

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8770855

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty meat slicer part placed into the back steamer hand wash sink. Operator removed the part. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8827468

  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the back chemical storage area near the exit door.

Inspection Date: 10/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438499

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black buildup on multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment stored while wet nesting.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of corn. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk-in cooler fan covers.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground. Operator placed bucket on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371265

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floors next to the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks in the drive through area soiled. Marinate tumbler sleeve soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to the ice machine soiled.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the exterior of the walk-in cooler and next to the preparation sink soiled.
  • 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing water in the three compartment has a built of food debris. Manager changed the sanitizer water. Corrected On-Site