POLLO TROPICAL #249
16951 MIRAMAR PKWY · MIRAMAR · Broward County · FL 33027
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working in window service, pull up his pants, touched his face, then proceed to closed three foam containers with food inside, for customers orders without washing hands. After manager instructed, employee washed hands and wear gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manuel Mendoza- 7 employees working with food. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 1
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line- grilled station- spray bottle containing olive oil, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:27 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.