POLLO TROPICAL #217

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785047

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893965

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8535040

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

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383587

  • 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.