POLLO DI TU
1428 N FEDERAL HWY, Hollywood FL 33020 · 7864499689
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect around prep area and exited to the outside.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025055292 | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2025041637 | May 2, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $280 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. ian Hisense reach in freezer, open box raw shrimp above open french fries. Employee moved shrimp to bottom of freezer.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Low hot water pressure at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container with soaking dishware in kitchen hand sink. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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Food stored on floor. Plastic water and Gatorade bottles on floor under front counter.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded hose bibs at outside mop sink missing vacuum breakers.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door self closing mechanism not working.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered trash can in restroom.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked corn in drawers under flat top unit. Operator reorganized
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge: Elias Habash
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed operator smoking in kitchen area. Operator stopped smoking
May 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator re attempting food manager test. Test scheduled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator re attempting food manager test. Test scheduled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu states eggs can be cooked any style no consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator. Operator posted
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles in restroom containing red substance not labeled, operator labeled
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white reach in freezer
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen white upright freezer, open case of raw philly steak meat above bagged bread and open box of cheesecake. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, open pack of raw bacon and carton of raw shell eggs on shelf above sour cream and bottled condiments. Manager inverted all items for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In stovetop water bath, nacho cheese sauce (119F - 2nd Reheating ). Per manager reheating since 9:30am. Manager increased fire under water bath to rapid reheat up to 165F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flattop griddle, clarified butter (114F - Hot Holding). Per manager melted at 9:30am. Manager moved butter to hotter area of flattop to reheat above 165F for proper hot holding.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded bibb with attached hose at outside mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls on storage rack by triple sink not inverted. Manager inverted bowls.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of oil at cookline not labeled. 2) Quart container of sugar on top of white freezer not labeled.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect around prep area and exited to the outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit fish empanada(120F - Hot Holding); per operator less than 1 hour operator increase temperature of holding unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Original container of bleach toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in lowboy refrigerator. Operator removed stickers.
Plastic bottles of vinegar and frying oil stored on floor.
Working containers of sugar and flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
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.