Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL 202

5415 FRUITVILLE ROAD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3715824
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754317
DBPR license6805615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in 3 compartment sink area ,employee went from soiled end to clean and failed to change gloves and wash hands before touching clean utensil. Educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing.Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee placed utensil on soiled side,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High 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 on upper deck of grill chicken (119F – Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on hot holding and reheating foods. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area.

#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the pad around grease receptacle.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.