Pollo Tropical #124
5425 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063 · Permanent Food Service · License 1623287
96
out of 100
A
Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
2 violations found
- First visitSep 15, 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
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 1 small flying insect by mop sink. Employee killed insect during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, on freezer door.
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.