Pollo Tropical Restaurant #90
5780 S University Dr Bay 1-101, Davie, FL 33328 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621797
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 25 routine inspection2 basic (1 repeat)-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed in low boy freezer containers of yucca and plantain not covered. Operator covered.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup behind condenser unit in walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.