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POLLO TROPICAL #217

POLLO TROPICAL #217 maintains a 4.4/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in TAMPA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13462201

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the drying rack. Manager unstacked. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Observed a box of wedges on the floor in the freezer. Manager corrected storage. Corrected On-Site

7/15/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10938444

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

2/10/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8785047

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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

9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8893965

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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.

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8535040

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8383587

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee place raw chicken on grill then pick up knife to cut ready to eat chicken without washing hands or glove change.