POLLO TROPICAL #69
300 N SR 7, Plantation FL 33317 · 305.670.7696
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 7 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 approximately 2 live small flying insects in dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023023716 | Mar 27, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2018042131 | Jul 23, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of the triple sink is less than one inch. Operator cut line to make an air gap of more than 1 inch.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed 1 trash receptacle in the women's bathroom without a cover. Operator removed the extra trash receptacle.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area large plastic containers with wet nesting. Operator stored so containers can air dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork (115-130F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit. Per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes prior to inspection. Employee placed in steamer recheck 175F-180F
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint. Employee wrapped her hair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in container with dice tomatoes. Operator removed scoops from container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live small flying insects in dry storage area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for cold items, manager was keeping times however did not have the written procedures.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine in poor repair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By damaged tiles on floor by fry station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in walk in cooler also by main cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not maintained by fry station.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall with condensation due to improper ventilation by steam oven.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching plantains in container, manager rearranged scoop for proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup on vents above fryer holding station.
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.