POLLO TROPICAL #117
2320 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 407.948.0839
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Plaintain (61F), placed on counter in kitchen on melted ice. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than one hour per operator. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022032148 | Jun 22, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Plaintain (61F), placed on counter in kitchen on melted ice. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than one hour per operator. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below.
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. Operator unable to provide approved and required employee training for any employee.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 83F water at hand sink opposite cookline in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at four drawer reach in cooler at drive thru window.
Floor area(s) covered with puddled standing water in kitchen.
Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed heavy black staining on walk in cooler door gasket. 2. Observed heavy black staining on all gaskets at four drawer reach in drink cooler at drive thru window. 3. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink opposite cookline in kitchen.
Water leaking from faucet at the mop sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup around door in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at front counter checkout.
Ice buildup in around door in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe at hand wash sink at cookline in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hand at the cook line, then handled clean tongs to pick up chicken for customer order. Reviewed hand washing procedures with employee, employee washed hands.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Single door reach in cooler, door missing at unit opposite cook line in kitchen. Unit not in use observed door opening covered with cardboard.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door and beneath condenser.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at the mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler door not closing 2. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. 3. Walk in cooler door panel open on front of the door.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, cleaned pan stored on clean utensil rack opposite triple sink in warewashing area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent above triple sink in disrepair. Exposed insulation present. Operator states service repair is in
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 drawer unit at front counter/drive thru
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.