POLLO TROPICAL
6195 S JOG RD, Lake Worth FL 33467 · 407.948.0839
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live flying insect In kitchen on ceiling above mop sink by back door, discussed with operator who eliminated fly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 20, 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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Inside ice chiller. Chicken soup at 1:35pm(73F cooling ) per operator soup cooling since 12pm. At 2:04pm same temperature. Product did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to reheat to 165F++ and restart cooling again at 135F
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled payments at drive through window then scooped ice with cup, filled with drinks without washing hands first Advised operator to tell employee to wash hands.
Employee dried hands on plastic apron after washing dishes, then proceeded to touched metals containers with rice without washing hands first. Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed on cook line at 1:34pm items timed( chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese )marked to be discarded at 6 pm. Establishment time control procedure is 4 hours. Operator fixed time mark products to show proper 4 hours discard time of 2 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Cooked diced chicken 90F hot holding. Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved chicken to be reheated to 165F+++
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler Deep plastic covered container with overstocked Cut romaine at 1:34pm (59F cooling) cooking since 10:53am at 1:57 60F cooling. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. On drive through window hand sink, opened small plastic cups. Operator discarded cups
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 wiped mouth with hand and without washing hands employee handled containers of food inside walk in cooler to adjust lids, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live flying insect In kitchen on ceiling above mop sink by back door, discussed with operator who eliminated fly.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves scratching her elbow, touching her back then proceeded to handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on wall by drive through window. Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects landing on wall by kitchen area. Observed approximately 2 live small flying insects landing on wall by prep area Observed approximately 6 live small flying insects landing on wall by customer bathrooms Total approximately 15 throughout the restaurant.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table Cooked chicken 120F hot holding on fryer holder French fries 127F hot holding Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with sanitation solution with two blades seating on top of ice machine on prep area. Operator removed
One Dead roaches on the floor by ice machine and hand washing sink by prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Inside walking cooler box with unwashed cilantro stored above chopped lettuce Operator stored properly
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station. Manager provided.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.