POLLO TROPICAL #75
7785 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 954.426.5144
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
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 1 fly flying in the dinning room landing on window and tables
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023044753 | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2019034701 | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans wet nesting at triple sink storage. Operator reorganized to allow proper air drying.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Various pans wet nesting at triple sink area. Operator reorganized to allow proper drying.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near cook line is leaking. Operator sealed it off until repaired. Employee has access to three other hand sinks in area.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection 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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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. 1. Employees was washing dishes then opened the steamer handle with soiled hands. 2. Employees handled raw beef with gloved hands then opened the walk in cooler door ( pulling handle ) with soiled hands. Explained and both washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cut chicken 117 f( as per manager 20 minutes) pulled pork 122 f as per manager 20 minutes, both hot holding, corn 189 f reheated for hot holding, both reheated over 165 f.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce head box over gallon jugs. In walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at one hose Bibb at mop sink.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 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 1 fly flying in the dinning room landing on window and tables
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. chicken breast (45F - Cooling); whole chicken (44-46F - Cooling) as per operator food cooling since last night in walk-in cooler; food never reached 41° F within 4 hours; chicken breast (45F - Cooling); in chicken cold holding unit at prep area; as per operator food cooling overnight in walk-in cooler and moved to chicken cooler in the morning; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean fiesta (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean fiesta (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); in walk-in cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for more than four hours; whole chicken (47F - Cold Holding); in chicken box cooler; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator placed ice bags on the food; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. pork butt (46-47F - Cooling)at 10:33 to 46 F at 11:00 since 8:30; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; food moved in blast chiller; chicken breast (45F - Cooling); whole chicken (44-46F - Cooling) as per operator food cooling since last night in walk-in cooler; food never reached 41° F within 4 hours; chicken breast (45F - Cooling); in chicken cold holding unit at prep area; as per operator food cooling overnight in walk-in cooler and moved to chicken cooler in the morning; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (125F - Hot Holding); at cook line; as per operator food cooked earlier; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; Operator decided to discard
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach next to three compartment sink Operator cleaned and sanitized the area;
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of chicken stored under leaking condenser line in walk-in cooler; operator moved food;
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