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POLLO TROPICAL #20

800 UNIVERSITY DR · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33071-7015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3651906
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13476215
DBPR license1617127

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 live ants on wall next to ice machine in drive through area Observed 3 live ants on box of single service ketchup packets. Operator discarded. Operator cleaned and sanitized the he area the box was stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored properly on top shelf. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers in storage room outside of original box, stored on top shelf; Not inverted. Operator inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bucket of lettuce in lowboy cooler left uncovered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.