Pollo Tipico

5011 S Sr 7 Bay 101-3, Davie, FL 33314
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tipico has eight inspections in the public record. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Davie restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In walk in freezer, all foods maintained in the range of 30-34F. The food is still soft. No items were prepped or portioned today
03A-05-5
95
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator Changed utensils water in cook line during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Yuca inside walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in Walk in freezer. Foods not frozen solid. Raw fish ; (38F); raw pork (42F); cooked beans (41F)).
03A-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in cook line. Operator changed cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
64
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade large containers used for food storage - direct contact with raw meats inside walk in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler ; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); held under 4 hours ago inside unit. Operator move to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine by front counter. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
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. Emailed procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Gaskets torn or in disrepair in cook line opposite stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area in kitchen above hand washing sink next to ware washing area. Equipment not plugged in , establishment awaiting pest control company to relocate equipment.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in low boy reach in cooler in kitchen.
05-09-4
45
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in cook line opposite stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tipico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tipico on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tipico?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tipico.

How does Pollo Tipico compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Pollo Tipico most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Davie average of 79.

Has Pollo Tipico's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tipico have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tipico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pollo Tipico inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tipico is inspected around three times per year on average.