POLLO TROPICAL 202
5415 FRUITVILLE ROAD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.296.6999
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
APR 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the back chemical storage area near the exit door.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in 3 compartment sink area,employee went from soiled end to clean and failed to change gloves and wash hands before touching clean utensil. Educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing.Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee placed utensil on soiled side,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on upper deck of grill chicken (119F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on hot holding and reheating foods. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed on grill to reheat.
Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area.
Grease on the pad around grease receptacle.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their back grill reach in cooler: Chicken (70F - Cold Holding); Beef (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed them in the walk in freezer and called for a repairman.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed their grease receptacle dented which prevents the lid from fitting on.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device installed over boxed coffee in the front dry storage area. Operator removed the coffee.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in their walk in cooler: Pork (55F - Cooling); Cooked beans (53F - Cooling) Products had stickers stating it had been cooked approximately 11hrs ago and the operator corroborated this. Operator willingly disposed of the food product.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in their walk in cooler: Pork (55F - Cooling); Cooked beans (53F - Cooling) Products had stickers stating it had been cooked approximately 11hrs ago and the operator corroborated this. Operator willingly disposed of the food product.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease build up on multiple ceiling vents in the establishment.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stored over boxed dry goods in the front storage area. Operator removed the dry goods.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their drain plug missing.
Open dumpster lid. Observed their dumpster lids open. Operator closed some.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty meat slicer part placed into the back steamer hand wash sink. Operator removed the part.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the back chemical storage area near the exit door.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground. Operator placed bucket on a shelf.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black buildup on multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment stored while wet nesting.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of corn. Operator removed handle.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk-in cooler fan covers.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floors next to the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks in the drive through area soiled. Marinate tumbler sleeve soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to the ice machine soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the exterior of the walk-in cooler and next to the preparation sink soiled.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing water in the three compartment has a built of food debris. Manager changed the sanitizer water.
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