POLLO TROPICAL #45
2675 North University Drive
Sunrise, Florida, 33322
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/9/2024
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting above three compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on fan in walk-in cooler.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping on floor from pipe in walk-in cooler.
Inspection Date: 9/9/2024
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup and beans stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. employee covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions expired 2:30 still on line at 3:10. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 breaded chicken (46F at 3:30 - Cooling since 10:45). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. - Observed cut lettuce (60F at 3:30 - Cooling since 11:52). PIC placed lettuce in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 53F. - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions expired 2:30 still on line at 3:10. Warning
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions expired 2:30 still on line at 3:10. Warning
- 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 breaded chicken (46F at 3:30 - Cooling since 10:45). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. -Observed cut lettuce (60F at 3:30 - Cooling since 11:52). PIC placed lettuce in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 53F. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut lettuce (60F at 3:30 - Cooling since 11:52). Lettuce was being cooler in a covered deep plastics container. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 4/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8644408
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy at front counter left door door being held on by tape
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink Observed standing water in walk-in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 80F at prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on low boy at front counter surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Inspection Date: 2/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8516053
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - Dish washing area. Observed metal pan wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: - Standing water in front of deep fryer - Standing water settled on floor and under floor lining in walk-in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed walk-in cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris. - Observed low boy cooler gasket at front counter with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Foul odor coming from drain in kitchen.
Inspection Date: 10/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8515105
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346275
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on boxes of single service items in the dry storage area of the kitchen