POLLO TROPICAL #112
4335 W NORFOLK PKWY, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-952-6977
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled 121 F - hot holding; recommended rapid reheat recheck 142 F - hot holding;
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018045648 | Aug 21, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Above doorway, manager has them ordered
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on plantain cooler in poor repair. Manager has it ordered
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cilantro stored above prepped vegetables. Manager moved unwashed cilantro
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Raw meat reach in cooler handle soiled with debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and wall on cook line soiled with dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaning food preparation area with sanitizer cloth then proceeded to touch chicken tongs without hand washing.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler front of cashier line dripping water onto floor. New one ordered. Small reach in cooler with two drawers on cashier line missing handles, new one on order.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor at drive through in standing water. Box wet napkins were dry inside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above food prep area and drive through soiled. Wall was cleaned halfway but not completely, recommend cleaning entire wall when store is not open.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grill hood soiled with grease
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over stove and grill soiled with grease
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled 121 F - hot holding; recommended rapid reheat recheck 142 F - hot holding;
Unwashed produce over RTE items in walk in fridge
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry rack
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner stored hanging on Handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile/air vents shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 air vents missing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by triple sink has standing water, and walk in cooler has standing water.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline.
Light not functioning. 3 lights burned out under hoods. Manager has replacement bulbs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets where plantains are kept safe soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in plantains cooler and in cooler on front line.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under 3 compartment sink draining very slow
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding), operator had just placed out on hot line, suggested rapid reheat on item. Retemped chicken at 171F
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time control for cookline cold items, has time mark for each item but no written plan, provided one for operator
Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at drive thru
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered black beans in walk in cooler, operator added lid
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.