POLLO TROPICAL #20
800 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 954.345.7922
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 small roaches in kitchen area. One directly under silver fire extinguisher next to control "panel k". Another crawled on wall behind control "panel k" Observed 1 small roach in back dry storage room area, crawling underneath a box of oil
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on AC vents throughout.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees with long hair not effectively restraints.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 live ants on wall next to ice machine in drive through area Observed 3 live ants on box of single service ketchup packets. Operator discarded. Operator cleaned and sanitized the he area the box was stored.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored properly on top shelf. Operator inverted
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers in storage room outside of original box, stored on top shelf; Not inverted. Operator inverted. Operator inverted
Stored food not covered. Bucket of lettuce in lowboy cooler left uncovered. Operator covered
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a trail of small ant like insects near the back exit on floor and wall
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. tomatoes (63F at 1250pm to 62F 1314pm - Ambient Cooling since 1022). Observed food items in a deep pan, covered. Cold air not able to cool down properly. Operator removed lid and placed ice on food item
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans not properly stored to dry at triple sink area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Monitors over open hot table has an accumulation of dust.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back exit door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of wall in freezer. Operator removed ice
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent at fryer soiled with grease. Operator cleaned during inspection
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Digital probe thermometer in kitchen soiled. Operator cleaned
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 small roaches in kitchen area. One directly under silver fire extinguisher next to control "panel k". Another crawled on wall behind control "panel k" Observed 1 small roach in back dry storage room area, crawling underneath a box of oil
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on shelves in back storage area holding unprotected aluminum containers
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil in back storage room area, in direct contact with floor. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer behind freezer fan unit
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fryer station hot table; plantains (128-130F - Hot Holding). Per operator food in unit less than 4hrs. Prepared and portioned today. Observed plantains on top of pile out of temperature. Operator adjusted put in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to and inside walk in cooler. Operator drained water
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink plastic straw in hand washing sink. Employee removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean and stacked hotel pans holding water on the shelf over three compartment sink.
Dec 18, 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
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen front counter warmer- observed employee water bottle on warmer. Operator removed water bottle.
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