Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

4331 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33461-3928

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

Overview

Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth has accumulated 84 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. Fire inspections documented two instances of blocked exit paths, including cardboard boxes blocking the back door. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
84Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Card board boxes blocking back door exit
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By empty chicken boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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

— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth last inspected?
Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 31, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth had?
Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth find?
Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on October 31, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
No, Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
Has Pollo Tropical in Lake Worth had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pollo Tropical #17 in Lake Worth has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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