Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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POLLO TROPICAL #73

3085 45 ST · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33407

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3137283
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7689349
DBPR license6019470

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 2, 2021 1:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 3, 2021 9:12 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landed on raw chicken at chicken tumbler area. See Stop Sale . 1 fly at the grill area 1 fly at rice prep / hot holding boxes area 1 fly in the dry storage

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee took food order at drive trough window, touched ear/ microphone headset than proceeded to touch bread, filled rice and beans containers and bagged the order. Employee did not change gloves and wash hands before changing tasks; handling food. Reviewed proper glove change and handwash with manager and employee.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (41-55°F – Cold Holding) at main food holding/ serving area. Container stacked above the rim. Food not portioned or prepared today. Food out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator divided container into smaller portions and placed cheese in walk-in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 400ppm) Operator fixed quaternary solution to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink by fryers not working/unable to dispense soap. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on chicken reach in cooler door handles. RIC used to store raw chicken gaskets soiled with slimy/ moldy build-up.

#2Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug Zapper installed above chicken tumbler at chicken prep area.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior used to store chicken has accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); Manager fixed quaternary solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.