Pollo Tropical #99

8096 W Mcnab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #99 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for North Lauderdale sits at 76, putting Pollo Tropical #99 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then put on gloves and engage in cutting chicken

12A-25-4

Sep 25, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro cream pc (55F - Cold Holding) brought from the walk-in cooler to front counter approximately one hour. Operator placed ice on product. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker at attached hose.

29-42-4

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around condenser in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer ceiling next to the condenser unit.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean pan at three compartment sink . Operator removed sticker. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #99 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #99 on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #99?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #99.

How does Pollo Tropical #99 compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?

Pollo Tropical #99 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the North Lauderdale average of 76.

Has Pollo Tropical #99's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #99 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #99 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 #99 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #99 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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