POLLO TROPICAL #131
1780 SHERIDAN ST, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.927.4732
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station a container plantains (55F - Cold Holding) on counter at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours operator placed plantains in ice bath.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot rail closest to grill, cooked peppers (119F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (108F - Hot Holding). Per employee prepared and in unit approximately 2 hours. Both discarded and replaced with new in more shallow pan to hold heat.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tile above dry goods shelf near back door.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink reading 0ppm quaternary. Manager remade to 200ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at grill wearing wristband. Employee removed.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drink bubbler at front counter soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds before putting on gloves to assist with food preparation. Reviewed with employee to wash hands for minimum 10 seconds going forward.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee mini espresso maker on shelf above pot of cooking soup at stove in back prep area. Employee moved espresso maker to office.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label on spray bottle of oil at cook line worn off.
Apr 1, 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch his nose and then touch takeout counter without changing gloves. Manager advised chef to change gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef cold held at 44F and raw chicken at 44-45F in double door continental cooler. Per operator, both items transfer from walk in cooler to reach in cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in corn container at front line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with spoons stored on floor in prep area.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station a container plantains (55F - Cold Holding) on counter at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours operator placed plantains in ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 drawer hot holding unit on cook line sausage (110F - Hot Holding); beef (115F - Hot Holding) per operator less than 1 hour. Operator placed on on grill to reheat to 165F. Holding unit not working.
Continental Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored on robot coupe machine. Employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer hot holding unit on cook line not working.
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.