POLLO TROPICAL 200
25570 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-579-1625
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled half chicken on rack above grill(122F-hot holding), operator stated that it's been there only 45 mints, operator put it back on grill to reheat. Tested final product 178F.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled and dust buildup in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled and grease buildup.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato above washed garlic in walk in cooler, operator moved garlic to top shelf
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled half chicken on rack above grill(122F-hot holding), operator stated that it's been there only 45 mints, operator put it back on grill to reheat. Tested final product 178F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee dink on front counter, operator removed it to employee room
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro above cooked macaroni cheese in walk in cooler, operator removed the macaroni cheese to RTE food shelf
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up trash on floor change gloves without washing hand. Manager asked him wash hand properly
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with sans glove to grab Togo containers on single storage shelf
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee wetting rag in hand washing sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor by steamer employee removed from floor
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro lettuce in box over ready eat sauces, drinks water
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm retested to 100 ppm
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris under prep sink to the right of the walk-in cooler. Floor area to the left of the ice machine covered with standing water.
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.