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POLLO TROPICAL #53

3051 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3680303
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13571760
DBPR license1619655

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (120-131F – Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator reheated in steamer rechecked 180F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stacked hotel pans with moisture between them.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.