Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach

Last inspected:

1446 W Internation Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach has accumulated 153 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in six of the last seven inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in every inspection from January 2024 through November 2025. Food contact surface violations were documented in five consecutive inspections between January 2024 and November 2025. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 identified 14 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, toxic substance control, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and approved food source, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. A fire safety violation was recorded on October 21, 2022 for FACP no power.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
156Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach: Comparison to Volusia County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg 5.85 violations / inspection 5.85 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Volusia County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: FACP no power.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach last inspected?
Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach had?
Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach find?
Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach was most recently inspected on June 12, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach ever been shut down?
No, Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Pollo Tropical in Daytona Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pollo Tropical #218 in Daytona Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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