Pollo National
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Pollo National 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Pollo National's latest score of 39 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler, Cooked pork (55F - Heated Cooling ); Cooked Turkey (56F - Heated Cooling ), per operator, foods it prepped or portioned today. Foods prepared two days ago, and held in reach in cooler. Manager discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler, Cooked pork (55F - Heated Cooling ); Cooked Turkey (56F - Heated Cooling ), per operator, foods it prepped or portioned today. Foods prepared two days ago, and held in reach in cooler. Manager discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Educated manager on proper storage, and raw eggs were moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pot of cooked rice covered with grocery bag on stove. Educated manager on using only food grade bags to come in contact with food. Bag was removed from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Detergent, bags and other items stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine test strips provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink not set up correctly.No sanitizer set up in sink. Employee washing dishes, and not using sanitizer for sanitizing dishes. Educated employee on sanitizing dishes after washing. 3 compartment sink set up with chlorine sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
39
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jun 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-07-5
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. Emailed poster to operator
11-27-4
82
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom, no paper towels.
31B-02-4
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
27-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All sinks in bathroom and kitchen area no hot water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
70
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk-in cooler; as per operator milk opened yesterday morning ; milk opened approximately 29 hours; Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of vegetables stored on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drop bin foam mat with for ice cream with mold like substance. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized drop bin **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.throughout the restaurant
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the restaurant
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf inside white fridge is broken. Reach in freezer lid broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On kitchen area.by back wall
36-24-5
Basic - Flour and sugar bags stored on floor. By front counter area. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grease trap metal lid was change for a piece of plywood that is loose
36-17-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo National last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo National on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo National?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo National.
How does Pollo National compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Pollo National most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Pollo National's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo National have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollo National means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pollo National inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo National is inspected around three times per year on average.
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