Pollo Tropical #151

311 S. State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33021

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #151 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Pollo Tropical #151's latest score of 90 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 27, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground in between reach in coolers located under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches in gap between wall and front counter behind reach in coolers under front counter/order pickup in kitchen Operator started to clean and sanitize **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout prep area, walk in cooler. Employee started mopped and removed water **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw marinated pork stored above case sweet corn in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Shelf of Continental meat reach in cooler next to fryer. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Mar 26, 2024

Complaint Full

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

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 12, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 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. Top of lowboy freezer- ; Sweet plantains (58-60F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items stored on top counter less than 4 hours. Manager time marked 10:30 AM- 2:30PM. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents all throughout kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of breader not labeled. 2) Container of salt not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in Lowboy reach in across from ice machine in kitchen.

14-11-5

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 2 lives flies next to the mop sink by the exit door. 1 1 live fly in the kitchen by Chicken tumbler not landing. Manager killed all and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee after handling cash, went to grab a clean plate without changing gloves or washed hands. Manager instructed employee to wash hands and changed gloves. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on Lowboy freezer torn. **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt.Gasket on lowboy freezer soiled with food debris 'Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.Hand wash sink by chicken tumble detached from wall.

29-07-5

Show all 11 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #151 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #151 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #151?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #151.

How does Pollo Tropical #151 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Pollo Tropical #151 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Pollo Tropical #151's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #151 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 #151 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 #151 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #151 is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Bahamas Specialty Seafood

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Hollywood → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Hollywood