Pollo Tropical in Hollywood
Last inspected:
1780 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33020Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood has averaged 5.0 violations per inspection across 23 inspections dating from 2016 to January 2026, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in 3 inspections, including a high-priority finding in October 2024 and August 2023. Chemical storage violations appeared repeatedly across 3 inspections between February and August 2025. Shell stock handling violations were documented in April and October 2024. The facility has also received multiple citations for parasite destruction and consumer advisory requirements. Fire safety violations were documented three times between 2017 and 2023, all involving blocked emergency exits, though these were corrected during inspections. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 resulted in four violations including parasite destruction and consumer advisory requirements, with inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollo Tropical in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Hollywood last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Hollywood had?
- Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Hollywood find?
- Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #131 in Hollywood has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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