Pollo Tropical #227
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
86
Score
Pollo Tropical #227 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Pollo Tropical #227 was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Plantation restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels and rewashed the dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major 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. Observed shredded pork (103-105F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature for one hour. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle window cleaner on the office floor.
41-17-4
70
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in prep station. -Observed 6 live flying insects landing on walls and food preparation table in batter station. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner in office **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of guava marmalade in walk-in cooler.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in prep area block with rolling cart. Operator relocate cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed female employees with long hair ineffective restraints.
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with sandwich bread stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed soup cooling in walk-in cooler at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, soup was cooked yesterday. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed soup cooling in walk-in cooler at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, soup was cooked yesterday. Soups did not cooled from 135°F to 41°F in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken was cooked on 07/12/2022. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with pickles stored in walk-in cooler. Operator covered -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen, 1 next to handwash sink, 1 underneath steamer and 1 behind hot holding cabinet. Operator clean and sanitizer areas.
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #227 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #227 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #227?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #227.
How does Pollo Tropical #227 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Pollo Tropical #227 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Pollo Tropical #227's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #227 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 #227 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 #227 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #227 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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