Pollo Tropical in Hollywood
Last inspected:
5549 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021-3347Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #42 in Hollywood has been inspected 23 times between January 2022 and November 2025, recording 100 violations and averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared in multiple inspections, including management awareness failures cited in at least 4 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 3 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 3 consecutive inspections between February and July 2025. A fire safety violation in February 2019 documented boxes blocking the rear marked exit; the obstruction was removed during the inspection. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 found 8 violations including three high-priority violations for management awareness, employee health reporting, and consumer advisory failures, with the disposition marked Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 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
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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 #42 in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 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 #42 in Hollywood are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Hollywood had?
- Pollo Tropical #42 in Hollywood has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Hollywood find?
- Pollo Tropical #42 in Hollywood was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #42 in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #42 in Hollywood has 1 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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