POLLO TROPICAL 31
12961 W SUNRISE BLVD, Sunrise FL 33323 · 954-845.0132
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 4 flying insects flying around dry storage area. approximately 1 flying insect flying around mop area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed container in employees handwashing sink next to entrance door.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe under Triple sinks in kitchen.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. In the walk in cooler, cooked pork (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator finished cooking at 9:57pm yesterday. Per operator cooked pork stored in walk in cooler overnight without being removed. Per operator did not cool down within proper time frame. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, cooked pork (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator finished cooking at 9:57pm. Per operator cooked pork stored in walk in cooler overnight without being removed. Per operator did not cool down within proper time frame.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink next to triple sink used to dump food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching diced tomatoes at flip top cooler next to cookline. Operator moved.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection 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 washed hands with cold water. Observed employee turn on cold water only to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed peppers (115-145F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 15 minutes. Operator reheated.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in the to go prep area, garlic cilantro sauce (48-55F - Cold Holding). The sauce was stored in the cooler over night. The sauce was not prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in the to go prep area, garlic cilantro sauce (48-55F - Cold Holding). The sauce was stored in the cooler over night. The sauce was not prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wrap station chimichuri (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 10mins. Item placed in ice to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in meat hot holding unit across from chicken grill steak (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table soiled with food debris. PIC cleaned area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above cut tomatoes in cold holding unit across from frying station. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean (123-150F - Hot Holding, second temperature 143F); chopped chicken (112-123F - Hot Holding). Items have been out of temperature for approximately 15 mins. PIC stirred beans and voluntarily discarded chicken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic plates stored on floor at online station. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from fan pipe on to floor in walk-in cooler.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. Observed cooked peppers (131F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 15 mins. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee cooking chicken unable to state the minimum cooking temperature.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white cheese (52F - Cooling since 10:00 second temperature 52-49F). Cheese was being cooled in ice bath with resulted in pan floating to the top and as a result limiting the cooling process. Operator place cheese in walk-in to rapid cool.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in disrepair in walk-in freezer.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - approximately 4 flying insects flying around dry storage area. approximately 1 flying insect flying around mop area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cilantro (46F - Cold Holding); curry mustard (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Items were not prepared or portioned today.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table next to steam table soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle held in chicken at steam table. Employee removed.
Nov 16, 2023□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back Observed missing tiles in ceiling between front counter and drive through. Observed water leaking from roof between front counter and drive through. Observed water leaking from ceiling in ice machine storage area.
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects flying around and landing on boxes of single service items 4 flying insect flying next to ice machine in area between drive through and dish washing area. 1 flying insect flying around soda dispensing unit 1 flying insect landing on wall next to two compartment sink 3 flying insect flying around mop and landing on cleaning tools at mop sink across from service counter 1 flying insect flying around single service items across from rice steamers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Online order packaging area. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); beans and corn (45F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily threw out items.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back Observed missing tiles in ceiling between front counter and drive through. Observed water leaking from roof between front counter and drive through. Observed water leaking from ceiling in ice machine storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter Observed scoop handle not stored above chopped chicken. Employee removed and stored appropriately.
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