POLLO TROPICAL #138
14683 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561-495-5225
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (111-127F - Hot Holding) being held in hot holding cabinet. Per operator chicken cooked approximately 1 hour ago. Operator discarded
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not stored protected or inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep area, operator removed and discarded
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Observed at fan at drive thru window, screens above cook line
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at ceiling tile above ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with mold-like substance. Observed in dining room, above front counter, operator states repairs are being made and waiting on replacement tiles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on walk in cooler shelving
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door low top at front counter
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (111-127F - Hot Holding) being held in hot holding cabinet. Per operator chicken cooked approximately 1 hour ago. Operator discarded
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing/prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at right side cook line
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front counter reach in, 2 door chicken reach in
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 Compartment sink.
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.