POLLO TROPICAL #227
50 N UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 305-671-1217
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
SEP 25
JAN 26
APR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in prep station. -Observed 6 live flying insects landing on walls and food preparation table in batter station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers with wet nesting in the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying.
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty container remove gloves and rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rewashed hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves handle raw chicken,engage in food prep without changing gloves. Spoke to operator about changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed plantains with out time mark, operator added time mark
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Take out area
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Apr 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels and rewashed the dishes.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several metal containers with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several large pans with evidence of wet nesting. Operator stored to allow to air drying. All dish ware was air dried properly.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded pork (103-105F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature for one hour. Operator voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator replaced
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle window cleaner on the office floor.
Oct 30, 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employees filling cup with ice using cup.
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in prep station. -Observed 6 live flying insects landing on walls and food preparation table in batter station.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator replenished
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner in office
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee pick up trash, used gloves, paper, etc. from floor the proceeded directly to front line to handle drink cups. Manager was advised and corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator using incorrect labeling for melted butter (used for bread) held at room temperature. Observed label for 2 days when it should be 4 hours. Operator discarded and corrected.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front line. Operator replaced.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of guava marmalade in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in prep area block with rolling cart. Operator relocate cart.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed female employees with long hair ineffective restraints.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with sandwich bread stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
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.