POLLO TROPICAL
5425 W ATLANTIC BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live flying insect landing on clean prep table at cookline. -Observed approximately 20 live flies flying around and landing on bread by back door. -Observed 5 live flies on juice boxes stored on shelf next to mop sink **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by live flying insects. See stop sale. Observed sandwich bread contaminated by live flying insects landing on them. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed chicken breast skewer (123°F – Hot Holding). Operator placed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed mop sink with no vacuum breaker **Warning**
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead insects. Observed approximately 10 dead flies in dining area on window sills. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to container with cut onions by marinator. **Warning**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long dreads not effectively restrained. Employee placed hair in bun. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with pineapple marinade in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by live flying insects. See stop sale. Observed sandwich bread contaminated by live flying insects landing on them. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bottle of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in kitchen area. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cookline. **Warning**
22-20-5Basic – Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:20 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.