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 dateOctober 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3372241
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438499
DBPR license6805615

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the ground. Operator placed bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black buildup on multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed equipment stored while wet nesting.

#3Basic10-01-5

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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of corn. Operator removed handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk-in cooler fan covers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.