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Pollo Tropical #42

5549 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021-3347
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Pollo Tropical #42, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Pollo Tropical #42's latest score of 95 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor along front hot/cold line.
36-01-4
95
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Wash sink set up in center at triple sink instead of end sink. Manager drained sink and verified with employee to reset correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
95
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in freezer, black beans (41-56F - Cooling); shredded pork (42-47F - Cooling). Per manager, items prepared 9-17 cooling more than 6 hrs. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee from front counter washed hands with cold water only before putting on new gloves. Reviewed with manager proper procedures and employee rehashed hands with warm water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly moving through prep kitchen sews and dry storage. Fly did not land on any food items. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer, raw breaded chicken cooling above buckets of pickles. Employee moved pickles out of freezer to walk in for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in freezer, black beans (41-56F - Cooling); shredded pork (42-47F - Cooling). Per manager, items prepared 9-17 cooling more than 6 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like buildup immediately around Coke soda nozzle at drive through dispenser. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water throughout kitchen and prep area. Employee in process of mopping to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Employee dumping liquid from cases of raw chicken directly into floor drain and not immediately cleaning the floor area cresting contamination risk of tracking through restaurant. Employees began to mop floor area around drain and employee advised to use prep sink only in the future. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-01-4
39
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed raw chicken (51-56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken was removed from walk cooler to reach in cooler. Reach in cooler ambient air 56 degrees F. Operator stated chicken was in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all chicken for reach in cooler to walk in cooler. Walk in cooler ambient air 38 degrees F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at hand washing sink- observed bread rack being stored on the floor. Operator removed bread rack from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter steam table- observed cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drive through window prep table- observed employee cellphone on prep table at cashier register. Employee removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table at stove- observed containers of rice with no labeling.
02D-01-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #42 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #42 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #42?

Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #42.

How does Pollo Tropical #42 compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Pollo Tropical #42 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Pollo Tropical #42's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #42 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 #42 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 #42 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #42 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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