Pollo Tropical #53
3051 West Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · Permanent Food Service · License 1619655
What drove the grade
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,dust.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 5, 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.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt,dust.
Observed on back of screens on cook line above steam table
Earlier inspections 1
A97Routine inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 10, 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
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at cook line hand washing procedures sink. Operator refilled
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust.
Observed above drive thru area
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.