Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

POLLO TROPICAL #88

6276 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634-1145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 17, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3405939
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8551922
DBPR license3916108

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority03C-44-5

High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee cooked grilled chicken breasts temped 148-158F then placed in hot box for hot holds. Discussed with manager, employee placed chicken breasts on grill to recook, temped 172-178F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee clean soiled food equipments in prep sink, then handled food in prep area. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Multiple sanitizing bucket tested 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.