Pollo Tropical #248
8851 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624829
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 18, 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 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A97Routine inspection3 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 13, 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
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
-Observed cases with unwashed tomatoes stored over containers with peeled garlic in walk in cooler. Operator relocate garlic.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
-Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor. Operator cleaned
Fixed on the spot
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling tiles in kitchen areas.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.