POLLO TROPICAL #151
311 S. STATE ROAD 7, Hollywood FL 33021 · 407.948.0839
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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DEC 24
FEB 25
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in between reach in coolers located under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in gap between wall and front counter behind reach in coolers under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Operator started to clean and sanitize
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025030482 | Feb 26, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2018047986 | Aug 29, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Continental raw food cooler by cookline, external thermometer reading 55F - all foods at proper temperature. Manager placed new thermometer in unit.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Station Lowboy reach in cooler-; Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Mixed Vegetables (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Station Lowboy reach in cooler-; Butter (47F - Cold Holding); Mixed Vegetables (52F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1) Wall above prep table in kitchen next to walk in cooler 2) Wall above shelf next to entrance door.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in between reach in coolers located under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in gap between wall and front counter behind reach in coolers under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Operator started to clean and sanitize
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout prep area, walk in cooler. Employee started mopped and removed water
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on rack across from Triple sink. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime. Chicken Tumbler soiled.
May 15, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw marinated pork stored above case sweet corn in walk in freezer. Manager inverted.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Shelf of Continental meat reach in cooler next to fryer. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Mar 26, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Continental -; Raw Breaded Chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in freezer to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from triple sink. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled money then picked up receipt from floor proceeded to put on gloves to prepare a customer food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen. Employee started cleaning during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in kitchen lowboy across from ice machine in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. To go plates shelf next to entrance door.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled salt container during inspection.
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.