Pollo Tropical #247

21300 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33433

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical #247 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 8, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Pollo Tropical #247 since Sep 8, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding drawers above make station- ham 89-93F- hot holding- operator states food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink by grill station.

31B-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Sep 16, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone with gloved hands and then handle clean utensils on cold hold line. Operator had employee wash hands and replace gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill hot hold - chicken leg and wing (117F - Hot Holding); Operator stated product was stored less than 20 minutes. Product was held to far side of grill on hot hold grill and not holding appropriately. Operator discarded product at time of inspection. Observed hot hold drawers - chicken wings (123F - Hot Holding); per operator stored less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated to 180°F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers in cook line stored upright, not stored inverted on cook line. Operator inverted at time of inspection to protect food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged above roll in cool damaged from leaks.

36-32-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in roll in cooler with heavy rust.

14-33-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #247 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #247 on file is from Sep 8, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #247?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #247.

How does Pollo Tropical #247 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Pollo Tropical #247 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical #247's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #247 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #247 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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