Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL #131

1780 SHERIDAN ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3380263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8464396
DBPR license1623403

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 Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef touch his nose and then touch takeout counter without changing gloves. Manager advised chef to change gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef cold held at 44F and raw chicken at 44-45F in double door continental cooler. Per operator, both items transfer from walk in cooler to reach in cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in corn container at front line.

#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case with spoons stored on floor in prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:35 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.