Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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POLLO TROPICAL #223

4713 S FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3358571
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8377831
DBPR license1624034

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 25, 2023 11:56 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 26, 2023 9:48 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

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 Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Men's restroom- observed 55 live flying insects flying around and landing on rice on the floor. Female restroom- observed 10 live flying insects landing on wall. Dining hallway to restrooms- observed 6 live flying insects landing on walls. Dining area-observed 7 live flying insects landing on dining tables and windows. 3 compartment sink- observed 4 live flying insects landing on wall at 3 compartment sink.

#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Main kitchen prep area- observed cook placing raw chicken inside meat processor, walk over dish area and grab clean container and open door to ice machine to retrieve ice. Operator stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen dish and prep area at stove- observed vent and ceiling tiles with dust and food debris.

#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen mop sink- observed mop wet nesting inside mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.