Pollo Tropical #119

2200 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #119 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Pollo Tropical #119 was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Stuart restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 12, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time stamp in place for butter, diced tomatoes, corn and bean mix, sliced ham and shredded lettuce. Per operator, all products removed from cooler at 8:30am. Operator placed time stamp for all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach fall from hood system on cook line. Inspector swatted roach off neck and roach fell to floor. Operator killed and removed roach. Operator and inspector both washed hands. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for butter, diced tomatoes, corn and bean mix, sliced ham and shredded lettuce. No reading procedure at time of inspection. Reading procedure sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom front sink. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. 159 degrees, chicken/cook line/corrective action taken/operator returned chicken back on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03C-01-4

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored new thermometer. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/storage area/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. **Corrective Action Taken**

02D-01-5

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Potatoes, yuca bites=reach in freezer/kitchen

03A-05-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen

02D-01-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice machine/operator called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #119 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #119 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #119?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #119.

How does Pollo Tropical #119 compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Pollo Tropical #119 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Pollo Tropical #119's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #119 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #119 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 #119 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #119 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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