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POLLO TROPICAL

6195 S JOG RD · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33467

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448199
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737226
DBPR license6021113

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves scratching her elbow, touching her back then proceeded to handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live small flying insects landing on wall by drive through window. Observed approximately 3 live small flying insects landing on wall by kitchen area. Observed approximately 2 live small flying insects landing on wall by prep area Observed approximately 6 live small flying insects landing on wall by customer bathrooms Total approximately 15 throughout the restaurant. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table Cooked chicken 120F hot holding on fryer holder French fries 127F hot holding Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with sanitation solution with two blades seating on top of ice machine on prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – One Dead roaches on the floor by ice machine and hand washing sink by prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Inside walking cooler box with unwashed cilantro stored above chopped lettuce Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.