Pollo Tropical #124

5425 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #124 nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 17, 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.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Margate restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 23, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Triple Sink sanitize solution has food debris.

16-05-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bags of rice and beans in bulk bins in back prep area not covered. Manager moved bins completely under table to shield from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with beans stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of heavy rust buildup on shelf in kitchen. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on refrigerator gasket at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at 3 compartment sink. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents above ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed rust buildup on storage shelf in prep area. -Observed soiled residue buildup on continental cooler gasket.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled residue buildup inside continental cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt and flour removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label containers **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #124 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #124 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #124?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #124.

How does Pollo Tropical #124 compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Pollo Tropical #124 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Pollo Tropical #124's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #124 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 #124 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 #124 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #124 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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