Pollo Tropical #120

828 Providence Road, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #120 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Pollo Tropical #120 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box in walk in freezer . Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed on wall under water heater. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink blocked by cart and vacuum. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment added soda station with ice bin at front counter. Dish machine removed from previous plans and hand sink added to left of where dish machine was located No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Plan review submitted. Plan review followed up with questions regarding placement of hand sink and ice bin. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by dry storage rice rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**

36-03-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment added soda station with ice bin at front counter. Dish machine removed from previous plans and hand sink added to left of where dish machine was located No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler due to leak from container of chicken **Warning**

36-64-5

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Ice bin drain line not properly installed into plumbing system **Warning**

29-07-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by dry storage rice rack. **Warning**

36-03-4

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 17, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #120 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #120 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical #120 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Pollo Tropical #120 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Pollo Tropical #120's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #120 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 #120 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 #120 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #120 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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