Pollo Tropical #48
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pollo Tropical #48, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens average 81, so Pollo Tropical #48 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Infront of walk in freezer door at missing floor tiles
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Infront of grill Infront of walk in freezer door
36-17-5
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep cook washed hands in prep sink - operator instructed employee to wash hands only in hand sink - employee washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed sanitizing bucket from floor next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
86
May 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. At make line Diced tomatoes with a discard time of 2:30 still on make line at 2:44, see stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. At make line Diced tomatoes with a discard time of 2:30 still on make line at 2:44, see stop sale.
03F-01-5
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area can of sliced jalapeños
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler container of raw mechanically tenderized steak stored over pan of raw pulled pork. Operator removed steak to proper storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk-in cooler a container with raw chicken stored above a container with ham. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk-in cooler a container with raw chicken sausage stored above a container with raw pork. Observed inside tall reach in cooler on cook line A container with raw chicken stored above a container with raw beef. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed a container inside reach in cooler across from grill with Chopped romaine at 2:30pm (54°F cooling) per operator product cooling since 10 am, over 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top reach in cooler across from fryers a container with chopped tomatoes 49°F cold holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See Stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top reach in cooler across from fryers a container with chopped tomatoes 49°F cold holding. Per operator product stored for longer than 4 hours. Product not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See Stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed a container inside reach in cooler across from grill with Chopped romaine at 2:30pm (54°F cooling) per operator product cooling since 10 am, over 4 hours. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shallow pan on steam table a container with cooked onions and peppers 120°F hot Holding and a container inside steam table with no water cooked pork 130°F hot Holding . Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to discard onions and peppers and moved pork to steamer to reheat to 165°F + **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
41
Feb 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from working with raw chicken to preparing/plating ready-to-eat food, changed gloves, no hand wash. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At prep area right side hand wash sink; employee washed hands with no soap (soap dispenser unable to dispense). Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee. Employee washed hands at prep area left side hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (54°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken sausage (54°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (54°F - Cold Holding); sliced Gouda (54°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items being held overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken (54°F - Cold Holding); raw pork (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken sausage (54°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (54°F - Cold Holding); sliced Gouda (54°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items being held overnight. See Stop Sale. At Upright stacked stainless reach in; raw chicken (46°F - Cold Holding); raw sausage (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to low boy cooler. At Flip top cooler ; flan (46°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to low boy cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area left hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At prep area right side hand wash sink; soap dispenser unable to dispense. Operator stated dispenser is broken. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. At triple sink/outside walk-in cooler; objectionable odor. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in freezer; cooked pork not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Multiuse disposable towel not discarded on a daily basis or when soiled, whichever comes first. At front counter sanitizer bucket(s); multi use disposable towel(s) in soiled wiping cloth solution. Operator stated left over from previous day. Operator discarded towels and emptied bucket(s). **Corrected On-Site**
21-29-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At drive thru sauce drawer reach in; standing water in bottom of pans. Operator emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #48 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #48 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #48?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #48.
How does Pollo Tropical #48 compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Pollo Tropical #48 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Pollo Tropical #48's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #48 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 #48 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 #48 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #48 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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