Pollo Tropical #223

4713 S Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL 33330

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical #223 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Cooper City facility scores 74, putting Pollo Tropical #223 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with dice red peppers on storage shelf.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

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

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinking water stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy buildup of ice in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Observed ice scoop with handle stored in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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.

36-27-5

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans at 46°F cooling overnight in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken noodle soup at 46°F cooling overnight in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet in kitchen. Advised operator to install vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans at 46°F cooling overnight in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken noodle soup at 46°F cooling overnight in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.

03D-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #223 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #223 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #223?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #223.

How does Pollo Tropical #223 compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?

Pollo Tropical #223 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cooper City average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical #223's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #223 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #223 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 #223 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #223 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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