POLLO TROPICAL #53
3051 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
2 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork (98-120F – Hot Holding)in hot holding unit per manager held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee placed in steamer to reheat. Rechecked 172F Observed cooked chicken breast (125F – Hot Holding) in hot holding drawer on cook line per manager held less than one hour, manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing hat long braids exposed in back while engaging in food preparation.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
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.