Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3051 West Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

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

Overview

Pollo Tropical #53 in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 97 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. The facility has no emergency closures or fire safety violations on record. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting (11 instances), management awareness (7 instances), and clean multi-use utensils (6 instances). Recent inspections from 2025 show an uptick in high-priority violations, with August 2025 yielding four violations including three marked as high priority.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
97Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Pollo Tropical #53 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #53 in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale had?
Pollo Tropical #53 in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale find?
Pollo Tropical #53 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pollo Tropical in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Pollo Tropical #53 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.

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