Pollo Tropical #68

1550 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical #68 has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Jupiter restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By fryer station and throughout cook line area.

36-17-5

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage pans stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.

24-06-4

Apr 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. chicken quesadilla (99F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot holding unit. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to steamer to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink by back door leaks water onto floor when hot water is turned on.

29-08-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Sep 22, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee washed hands and then dried hands on his pants. Employee washed hands again. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-18-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded lettuce (43-52F - Cold Holding) in ice at front line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food overstocked and ice bath not covering the food line in the container Operator made smaller portions **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cheese (47-49F - Cooling)at 10:45 to 47 F at 11:00 since 10:00 at front line in ice; ice bath not properly set to cover the food line in the container; at this rate food will not reach 41° F within 4 hours; operator added ice; Educated operator on properly setting up an ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink at prep area by dry storage used for purposes other than handwashing- gloves and cups stored inside it; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (160F - Cooking) food to be boxed for customer; operator returned food to the grill to properly cook; **Corrective Action Taken**

03C-44-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken (105 F - Hot Holding);at the hot holding drawers at front line; as per operator food out of temperature for less than 1 hour; operator returned to be reheated to 165° F; **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided handwash sink by entrance to cook line; water not going above 84 F ; all other handwash sinks reaching 100 F;

27-16-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- at the dry storage area;

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- monitors above steam table and cold holding unit at front line at cook line;

23-03-4

Aug 31, 2022

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. chicken breast (125F - Hot Holding); in hot holding drawers at cook line; food out of temperature for less than four hours; manager turned up the heat; and returned chicken to be reheated fried chicken (112F - Hot Holding) in hot holding slots at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours; container was left pulled out ; operator decided to discard food; **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Gaskets at chicken cooler with grease, food debris,

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #68 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #68 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #68?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #68.

How does Pollo Tropical #68 compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?

Pollo Tropical #68 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jupiter average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #68's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #68 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 #68 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 #68 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #68 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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