POLLO TROPICAL #45
2675 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33322 · 954.741.5238
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect by dry storage area landing on the wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Double Drawers-; Cooked Chicken Breast (138-130 - Hot Holding). Per cook food item in unit less than an hour. Observed water level low. Manager reheated and add more water.
Ceiling tile and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Gasket in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Lower drawer Reach in under prep table front of Grill-; Cut Lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Made this morning at 10:30 AM. Observed unit turned off. Manager turned unit back on. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower drawer Reach in under prep table front of Grill-; Cut Lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit more than 4 hours. Made this morning at 10:30 AM. Observed unit turned off. Manager turned unit back on. See stop sale.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Employee began work and proceeded to handle a clean cup to fill with ice for customer's drink without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout
Cleaned containers on shelf above and across triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager stored to dry during inspection.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect by dry storage area landing on the wall.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal hotel pans wet nesting above three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the side of compressor in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of plantain 37F in a sink with standing water. Operator turned n cold water.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans wet nesting above three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on fan in walk-in cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping on floor from pipe in walk-in cooler.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions expired 2:30 still on line at 3:10.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. - Observed breaded chicken (46F at 3:30 - Cooling since 10:45). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. - Observed cut lettuce (60F at 3:30 - Cooling since 11:52). PIC placed lettuce in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 53F. - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions expired 2:30 still on line at 3:10.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions expired 2:30 still on line at 3:10.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -Observed breaded chicken (46F at 3:30 - Cooling since 10:45). Item did not make it to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. -Observed cut lettuce (60F at 3:30 - Cooling since 11:52). PIC placed lettuce in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. Second temperature 53F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut lettuce (60F at 3:30 - Cooling since 11:52). Lettuce was being cooler in a covered deep plastics container.
Stored food not covered. Observed soup and beans stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. employee covered.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed low boy at front counter left door door being held on by tape
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink Observed standing water in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 80F at prep station. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on low boy at front counter surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - Dish washing area. Observed metal pan wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: - Standing water in front of deep fryer - Standing water settled on floor and under floor lining in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed walk-in cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris. - Observed low boy cooler gasket at front counter with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Foul odor coming from drain in kitchen.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects landing on boxes of single service items in the dry storage area of the kitchen
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.