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POLLO TROPICAL #45

Health inspection records show POLLO TROPICAL #45 in SUNRISE has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

2675 North University Drive
Sunrise, Florida, 33322
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/20/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13635536

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower drawer Reach in under prep table front of Grill- ; Cut Lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Made this morning at 10:30 AM. Observed unit turned off. Manager turned unit back on. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower drawer Reach in under prep table front of Grill- ; Cut Lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Made this morning at 10:30 AM. Observed unit turned off. Manager turned unit back on. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13521909

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Cleaned containers on shelf above and across triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager stored to dry during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 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. Employee began work and proceeded to handle a clean cup to fill with ice for customer's drink without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

9/16/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10935640

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal hotel pans wet nesting above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the side of compressor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of plantain 37F in a sink with standing water. Operator turned n cold water. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect by dry storage area landing on the wall.

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

3 basic

  • 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.

9/9/2024· 1y 6mo ago

4 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8644408

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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

2/9/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8516053

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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.

10/3/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8515105

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

10/2/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8346275

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 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