POLLO TROPICAL #120
828 PROVIDENCE ROAD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-681-2679
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed on wall under water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019043754 | Jun 25, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cart handle in prep area hand sink. Sani bucket in dish pit hand sink. Operator removed items.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
Food stored on floor. Box in walk in freezer. Manager picked up
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed on wall under water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by cart and vacuum. Manager moved
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Establishment added soda station with ice bin at front counter. Dish machine removed from previous plans and hand sink added to left of where dish machine was located No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by dry storage rice rack.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Establishment added soda station with ice bin at front counter. Dish machine removed from previous plans and hand sink added to left of where dish machine was located No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by dry storage rice rack.
Objectionable odors in walk in cooler due to leak from container of chicken
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Ice bin drain line not properly installed into plumbing system
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster 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.