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POLLO CAMPERO

8220 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626020
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink with a spoon stored in it. Operator removed the spoon from the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on mop sink without a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager at time of inspection doesn't have their Certified Food Manager card.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees at time of inspection and no certified food manager is present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic container in dishwashing area with wet nesting. Operator stored dishes to allow air drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on several containers in the dishwashing area old labels stuck to clean dishes. Operator removed stickers, washed and sanitized the dishes.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line. Operator provided item.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling raw chicken while wearing bracelets. Employee removed items and washed hands.
Basic/13-07-4
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handles dirty dishes then remove clean dishes from dish machine. Dishwasher washed hands and put gloves on
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. After reviewed employees health policies, A poster has been given to the operator.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Establishment cooking, cooling in sealed bag and held for more than 48 hours.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.