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POLLO TROPICAL 31

12961 W SUNRISE BLVD · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406276
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552772
DBPR license1617253

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. Observed 3 flying insects flying around and landing on boxes of single service items 4 flying insect flying next to ice machine in area between drive through and dish washing area. 1 flying insect flying around soda dispensing unit 1 flying insect landing on wall next to two compartment sink 3 flying insect flying around mop and landing on cleaning tools at mop sink across from service counter 1 flying insect flying around single service items across from rice steamers.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Online order packaging area. Observed cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); beans and corn (45F – Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily threw out items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back Observed missing tiles in ceiling between front counter and drive through. Observed water leaking from roof between front counter and drive through. Observed water leaking from ceiling in ice machine storage area.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter Observed scoop handle not stored above chopped chicken. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:12 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.