Pollo Tropical #57

2499 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431-7713

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #57 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

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

Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Pollo Tropical #57 trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. By hot holding drawers on cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at steam and ice bath table on cook line has an accumulation of grease.

36-27-5

Sep 10, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove reheated at 10:00am black beans (at 10:40-125F - Hot Holding-boiling 212F at 10:50). Operator corrected and applied heat. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Observed scoop handle in contact with rice at prep table. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans not in commercial packaging, uncovered at walk in cooler. As per operator left there over night. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Main kitchen between prep sink and ice machine-Observed helium tank not secured.

51-11-4

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor 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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back prep room

36-36-4

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

27-16-4

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #57 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #57 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #57?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #57.

How does Pollo Tropical #57 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Pollo Tropical #57 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical #57's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #57 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pollo Tropical #57 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pollo Tropical #57 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #57 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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