POLLO TROPICAL #63
2450 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.977.6996
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed diced tomatoes @ 3:55 (52F - Ambient Cooling) time marked 11:19. Items did not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024022724 | Mar 27, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached. Operator moved hose to faucet with vaccum breaker
Interior of holding cabinet has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buttons to order screens soiled on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed diced tomatoes @ 3:55 (52F - Ambient Cooling) time marked 11:19. Items did not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.
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 diced tomatoes @ 3:55 (52F - Ambient Cooling) time marked 11:19. Items did not cool to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator elevated.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lids were missing
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed on hair net
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by hand washing sink in prep area. And by ice machine Employee cleaned and sanitized.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water. Then remove r ready to eat food from warming unit. Operator explained correct technique for hand washing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed continental reach in cooler raw chicken is stored
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf above prep table. Employee removed
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. 1 can of Sliced Jalapeños was dented on the top edge. The can was discarded. See stop sale.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. At ice machine; employee water bottle stored in drink ice. Operator removed, discarded ice. See stop sale.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At prep area; employee washed tongs and spoons in prep sink, not sanitized. Operator discussed with employee, took items to triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. At ice machine; employee water bottle stored in drink ice. Operator removed, discarded ice. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; black beans (120°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated reheated prior to being placed in steam table, being held less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated.
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.