POLLO TROPICAL #217

5101 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33617
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/10/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents. Employee is in the process of cleaning the vents. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with plenty cut marks. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food Inspector #8785047
2025-02-10
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 9/19/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains in the front by the customer waiting/dining area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks on the cook line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans in the dish washing area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
Food Inspector #8893965
2024-09-19
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).