POLLO TROPICAL #83
3900 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727.522.5094
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cook line under grill near floor drain. Employee disposed of and cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022024347 | May 3, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom draw on the deli cooler not closing Pull out freezer drawer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with Grates over prep sink with rust
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cook line under grill near floor drain. Employee disposed of and cleaned and sanitized area.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. -Quaternary sanitizer buckets all testing at 0 PMM. Employee replenish quaternary sanitizer buckets throughout restaurant to 200 PPM.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -3 compartment sink quaternary sanitizer testing at 0 PMM. Employee replenish quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink to 200 PPM.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Emailed manager DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout. Manager printed and posted form during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen areas soiled with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee phone stored on shelf above prep table across stove top oven in prep area. Employee stored phone in designated area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on clean dish rack across from 3 compartment sink.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Quaternary sanitizer buckets at 500+ PPM. Sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink dispensing too much chemical. Employee replenished bucket to 200 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Drive thru soda dispenser outer areas of soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Handles on deli cooler near fryers soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -clean containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - Emailed manager Heimlich maneuver/choking sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers drawers on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Old labels on clean containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Soiled standing water inside deli cooler bottom pull out drawers near fryers on cook line.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wearing gloves touching dirty dishes inside three compartment sink and changed tasks to prepare food without hand washing. Manager educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle near drive thru area soiled with mold-like debris. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler near cash register.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handle near tumbler to season chicken and three compartment sink soiled.
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.