POLLO TROPICAL #117
2320 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33062
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Plaintain (61F), placed on counter in kitchen on melted ice. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than one hour per operator. Operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill to 41F or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide approved and required employee training for any employee. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 83F water at hand sink opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at four drawer reach in cooler at drive thru window. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with puddled standing water in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed heavy black staining on walk in cooler door gasket. 2. Observed heavy black staining on all gaskets at four drawer reach in drink cooler at drive thru window. 3. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet at the mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:15 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.