Pollo Tropical #45
2675 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322 · Permanent Food Service · License 1619022
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Double Drawers- ; Cooked Chicken Breast (138-130 - Hot Holding). Per cook food item in unit less than an hour. Observed water level low. Manager reheated and add more water.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Gasket in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile and vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.