Pollo Tropical #112
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Pollo Tropical #112 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader West Melbourne restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Raw meat reach in cooler handle soiled with debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and wall on cook line soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
82
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaning food preparation area with sanitizer cloth then proceeded to touch chicken tongs without hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler front of cashier line dripping water onto floor. New one ordered. Small reach in cooler with two drawers on cashier line missing handles, new one on order.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor at drive through in standing water. Box wet napkins were dry inside. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above food prep area and drive through soiled. Wall was cleaned halfway but not completely, recommend cleaning entire wall when store is not open.
36-27-5
74
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grill hood soiled with grease
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over stove and grill soiled with grease
23-03-4
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled 121 F - hot holding; recommended rapid reheat recheck 142 F - hot holding; **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Unwashed produce over RTE items in walk in fridge
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dry rack
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner stored hanging on Handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in plantains cooler and in cooler on front line.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under 3 compartment sink draining very slow
29-19-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile/air vents shows damage or is in disrepair. 3 air vents missing.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by triple sink has standing water, and walk in cooler has standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cookline.
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 3 lights burned out under hoods. Manager has replacement bulbs.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets where plantains are kept safe soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding), operator had just placed out on hot line, suggested rapid reheat on item. Retemped chicken at 171F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time control for cookline cold items, has time mark for each item but no written plan, provided one for operator **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered black beans in walk in cooler, operator added lid **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 130F recommended to rapid reheat to 165F. Manager discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. blanket on tumbler torn and soiled
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior of ice machine soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line, prep line and walk in cooler
36-22-4
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent plan and filled out with operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Operator states that they have a company come monthly and clean them.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on various coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back prep area where chicken is marinated.
36-64-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #112 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #112 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #112?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #112.
How does Pollo Tropical #112 compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Pollo Tropical #112 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Pollo Tropical #112's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #112 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #112 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 Tropical #112 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #112 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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