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POLLO TROPICAL #138

14683 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561-495-5225

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats73
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021157
Grade history
OCT 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Basic/24-05-4
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.
Basic/14-09-4
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep area, operator removed and discarded
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at triple sink
Basic/36-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Observed at fan at drive thru window, screens above cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at ceiling tile above ice machine
Basic/36-32-5
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
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on walk in cooler shelving
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 1 door low top at front counter
Basic/22-16-4
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing/prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at right side cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front counter reach in, 2 door chicken reach in
Basic/23-24-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 Compartment sink.
Basic/36-27-5

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.