Inspection Report

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POLLO TROPICAL 31

12961 W SUNRISE BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354750
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8374010
DBPR license1617253

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate1 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

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: – approximately 4 flying insects flying around dry storage area. approximately 1 flying insect flying around mop area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); cilantro (46F – Cold Holding); curry mustard (47F – Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Items were not prepared or portioned today.

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table next to steam table soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle held in chicken at steam table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.