POLLO TROPICAL #168
21852 S SR 7, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561- 477 -2618
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023055988 | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2023029550 | Apr 27, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter. Operator cleaned up.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water leaking from pipe underneath handwashing sink left of steam table.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge at back door in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen dry storage room- observed approximately 15 live flying insects flying around cases of paper towels, toilet paper and and landing on bread buns on bread racks. Bread buns are in original packaging. Observed 1 live flying insect landing on closed container of BBQ sauce. Observed 3 live flying insects landing on case of single service Togo utensils on dry storage shelf. Main kitchen mop sink- observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink. Main kitchen- observed 2 live flying insects flying around chicken tenderizer machine. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at meat tenderizer machine. Main kitchen prep sink at entrance door of kitchen- observed 4 live flying insects flying around cases of gloves and landing on wall. Dining area- observed 2 live flying insects flying around outside men's restroom door. Observed 1 live flying insect inside men's restroom. Main kitchen prep table- observed 4 live flying insects landing on open bag of rice inside rice bin and landing on clean plastic aprons.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen prep area- observed ceiling tile soiled above walk in cooler door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Walk in cooler- observed scoop and handle being stored inside and touching plantains.
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.