Pollo Tropical #69

300 N Sr 7, Plantation, FL 33317

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pollo Tropical #69, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top”, showing up two times.

Among Plantation restaurants, the typical score is 77; Pollo Tropical #69 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in container with dice tomatoes. Operator removed scoops from container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint. Employee wrapped her hair. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Feb 13, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live small flying insects in dry storage area.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for cold items, manager was keeping times however did not have the written procedures.

03F-10-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine in poor repair.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By damaged tiles on floor by fry station.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in walk in cooler also by main cook line.

36-73-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not maintained by fry station.

36-11-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall with condensation due to improper ventilation by steam oven.

36-68-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching plantains in container, manager rearranged scoop for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup on vents above fryer holding station.

23-03-4

Mar 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #69 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #69 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #69?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #69.

How does Pollo Tropical #69 compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Pollo Tropical #69 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Pollo Tropical #69's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #69 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #69 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 #69 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #69 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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