Pollo Tropical 43

2633 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pollo Tropical 43 has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Pollo Tropical 43 scores about where you'd expect for a Weston restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - container of seasoned raw whole chickens 49F (Cold Holding); raw skirt steaks (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in freezer for quick chill. Both items at 43F (Cold Holding) after 37 minutes in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator no written plan. Emailed form to operator.

03F-10-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put cap on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at main grill. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

May 1, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed to go container to pack fried yuca, then touched pants and continued to finish packaging food using same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves , washed hands and put in new pair of gloves **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Entrance of cook line, manager revised proper settings of hot water, hot water temperature 100 F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer, employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- - front of rear prep table -next to ice machine

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under 3 compartment steam table, soiled surface

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two compartment cooler in rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two shelves- reach in cooler- substantial build up of rust.

14-33-4

Aug 29, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-diced chicken (112F - Hot Holding); vegan chili (109F - Hot Holding); operator stated vegan chili has been hot holding for 30 minutes. Operator reheated vegan chili and discarded chicken.

03B-01-6

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main kitchen prep area near office- observed standing water on the floor.

36-22-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical 43 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 43 on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 43?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 43.

How does Pollo Tropical 43 compare to other restaurants in Weston?

Pollo Tropical 43 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Weston average of 72.

Has Pollo Tropical 43's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical 43 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical 43 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 43 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 43 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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