Pollo Campero

8220 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Campero has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Plantation restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at cook line. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling raw chicken while wearing bracelets. Employee removed items and washed hands.

13-07-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handles dirty dishes then remove clean dishes from dish machine. Dishwasher washed hands and put gloves on **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Establishment cooking , cooling in sealed bag and held for more than 48 hours. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. After reviewed employees health policies, A poster has been given to the operator. **Warning**

11-07-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Apr 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Campero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Campero on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Campero?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Campero.

How does Pollo Campero compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Pollo Campero most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Pollo Campero's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pollo Campero have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Campero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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