POLLO TROPICAL 202

5415 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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