Pollo Tropical #218
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
58
Score
Pollo Tropical #218 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Pollo Tropical #218's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -hot holding cabinet black beans 69f to 114f employee reheating
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -shoes by chemical and next to soda boxes
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -small amount
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled grease
23-03-4
74
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 44f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -sliced cheese new time not mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 109f to 124f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease over both grills -pipes soiled with grease behind main grill
23-03-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. -storage area
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -soup in freezer
08B-12-5
55
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. -dumpster appears to rusted at bottom rear part of dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Per manager has asked for a new dumpster **Time Extended**
33-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -char grill soiled with grease -top of stove soiled with grease -exterior of Orange soak container employee cleaned top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Top of stove/improved-time extension **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Salsa 57f more than 4 hours per manager . Manager discared **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken 129f reheated to 165f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Beans 110f reheating 1.5 hours employee placing back in warm to reheat **Warning**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no hot or cold water at handsink in prep area . Water turn off . Faucet handles unable to turn of water**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -drive thru reach in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease -char grill soiled with grease -top of stove soiled with grease -exterior of Orange soak container employee cleaned top **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of napkins **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -walk in cooler and freezer floor soiled **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. -dumpster appears to rusted at bottom rear part of dumpster. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Garbage and Greasy substance on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
19
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #218 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #218 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #218?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #218.
How does Pollo Tropical #218 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Pollo Tropical #218 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Pollo Tropical #218's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #218 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #218 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pollo Tropical #218 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #218 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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