Pollo Tropical #235

5450 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33067

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical #235 has 10 inspections in the public record. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Pollo Tropical #235's latest score of 90 sits above the Coral Springs average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at drive-through area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at drive-through area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Taylor probe thermometer off by 3-4 degrees Fahrenheit.

05-06-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed container of salt with no label. Operator labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jun 12, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 6, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 17, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #235 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #235 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical #235 compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Pollo Tropical #235 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Pollo Tropical #235's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #235 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #235 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 #235 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #235 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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