Pollo Tropical #248

8851 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Pollo Tropical #248 stretching back to 2022. Pollo Tropical #248 was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Pollo Tropical #248's latest score of 70 falls below the Tamarac average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door hoshizaki cooler, soiled with food debris. Various plantains and food crumbs from shelving to the bottom of cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Throughout the establishment, floors soiled with food debris behind the front counter and cook line.

36-10-4

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in room adjacent to mop sink area.

31B-03-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed lid **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with heavy mold build up. Observed interior of rice steamer with heavy mold up on shelves sides, handles and gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed equipment gaskets on reach in cooler torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues and mold build up on shelves, gaskets, sides of cooler. Observed walk in shelves in walk in cooler with food residue build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Gaskets **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles and gaskets on reach in coolers, walk in coolers, steamers gaskets and interior with grease and mold build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Gaskets **Time Extended**

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #248 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #248 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical #248 compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?

Pollo Tropical #248 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.

Has Pollo Tropical #248's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #248 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 #248 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 #248 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #248 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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