Pollo Tropical in Cooper City
Last inspected:
4713 S Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, FL 33330Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City has been emergency-closed once, on August 25, 2023 for fly activity. The facility received a disciplinary action with $400 in fines. Over 26 inspections between 2023 and February 2026, the facility averaged 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. However, employee health reporting violations—specifically failures to report sick employees and maintain consumer advisories—appeared in 3 of the last 4 inspections and represent a recurring compliance pattern. Approved food source violations were also cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 found 10 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and approved food source issues, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: August 25, 2023 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Cooper City: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Cooper City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pollo Tropical in Cooper City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023049616 | $400.00 | Aug 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Pollo Tropical in Cooper City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Pollo Tropical in Cooper City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Cooper City last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Pollo Tropical in Cooper City last shut down?
- Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City was last shut down on August 25, 2023 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Cooper City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City are: Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Cooper City had?
- Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Cooper City find?
- Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Cooper City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Cooper City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Pollo Tropical in Cooper City been fined?
- Pollo Tropical #223 in Cooper City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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