Pollo Tropical #117

2320 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #117 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Pollo Tropical #117's latest score of 95 sits above the Pompano Beach average of 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hand at the cook line, then handled clean tongs to pick up chicken for customer order. Reviewed hand washing procedures with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-10-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust at back door.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Single door reach in cooler, door missing at unit opposite cook line in kitchen. Unit not in use observed door opening covered with cardboard.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door and beneath condenser.

14-69-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at the mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler door not closing 2. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. 3. Walk in cooler door panel open on front of the door.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, cleaned pan stored on clean utensil rack opposite triple sink in warewashing area.

16-46-4

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 22, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by the drive through window manager filled up **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at raw food holding unit

23-24-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #117 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #117 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #117?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #117.

How does Pollo Tropical #117 compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Pollo Tropical #117 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Pollo Tropical #117's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #117 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #117 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 #117 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #117 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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