Pollo Tropical #181

1365 Nw St Lucie W Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #181 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Port St. Lucie restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb. **Corrected On-Site**

36-62-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing from reach in cooler holding sauces near To-go station.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb out on cooks line.

36-62-4

Feb 5, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. In shared plaza **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jan 9, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in prep area accumulated dust. Along top of hoods accumulated dust Ceiling tiles in dinning area stained from water damage

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. in dish pit**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in brown rice **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on front line soiled accumulated grease, operator has scheduled a cleaning for next week **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #181 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #181 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #181?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #181.

How does Pollo Tropical #181 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Pollo Tropical #181 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Pollo Tropical #181's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #181 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 #181 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 #181 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #181 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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