Pollo Tropical #227
50 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624123
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot)-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 14, 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
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed back handwashing sink blocked with a stack of chicken in boxes. Operator made the sink accessible.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A99Complaint inspection1 violation No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 8, 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 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed several metal containers with wet nesting in the dishwashing area. Operator stored to allow air drying.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.