Pollo Tropical #35

1819 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2944

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #35 has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair next to cook line. **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor inn walk in freezer. Operator cleaned floors **Corrected On-Site**

36-01-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching mouth then proceeded to continue in food preparation. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put clean gloves on

12A-10-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees on duty wearing watches while manipulating food. Employees removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork 45F cold holding less than 4 hours ago. Per operator door was constantly being opened this morning for prepping. Operator placed on ice to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chopped chicken (120F - Hot Holding) under 4 hours ago in hot box in kitchen. Operator moved to grill to be reheated to 165F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above ice machine in drive thru. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Hole in wall, wall cover missing next to steamer hot box in kitchen.

36-24-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in cook line. Operator washed , rinsed and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #35 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #35 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical #35 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Pollo Tropical #35 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Pollo Tropical #35's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #35 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 #35 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 #35 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #35 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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