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POLLO TROPICAL #181

1365 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 407.948.0839

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603097
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 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. Chicken 130f-152f hot holding advised rapid reheat 2nd temperature 178f reheating
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at fry station.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 22, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 26, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing from reach in cooler holding sauces near To-go station.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb out on cooks line.
Basic/36-62-4
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 130f-152f hot holding advised rapid reheat 2nd temperature 178f reheating
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Maintenance is here repairing now.
Basic/14-69-4

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.