Pollo Tropical #17

4331 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461-3928

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #17 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Lake Worth restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go food container lids sleeve open and lids are not stored inverted. Explained. Manager discarded top lid and inverted the rest. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed spatulas in three compartment sink and put in use at front counter area without sanitizing. Explained and she sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-45-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese, corn salsa, shredded cheese ,lettuce on ice using time . During inspection Employee put new time labels on without changing the food. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Swiss cheese, corn salsa, shredded cheese ,lettuce on ice using time . During inspection Employee put new time labels on without changing the food. Explained and she discarded all. **Warning**

03F-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.hand sink by stove not working .water turned off due to water draining on the floor. **Warning**

31A-07-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink by stove draining water on the floor. Unable to use this hand sink to wash hands. **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plastic containers not stored protected in dry food storage room. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand sink by the stove. **Warning**

29-03-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked peppers (100F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (116F - Hot Holding); at steam table at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately one hour; food double panned and stored in shallow pans; food replaced ; **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored on floor- bucket with marinade on the floor in walk-in freezer; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- cold holding unit for chicken at cook line

23-24-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Rice bucket in dry storage room not covered

08B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents unclean in walk-in cooler

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing at fryer

36-17-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom Wall tile missing at mopsink

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to freezer reach in next to fryers

23-03-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of Two door reach in cooler next to drive through window.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water- walk in cooler.

36-22-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #17 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #17 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #17?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #17.

How does Pollo Tropical #17 compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

Pollo Tropical #17 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has Pollo Tropical #17's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #17 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 #17 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 #17 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #17 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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