How many health inspections has POLLO TROPICAL #13 had?

POLLO TROPICAL #13 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POLLO TROPICAL #13 ever been shut down?

No, POLLO TROPICAL #13 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at POLLO TROPICAL #13?

The most frequently cited violations at POLLO TROPICAL #13 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

POLLO TROPICAL #13

8299 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6711

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POLLO OPERATIONS INC · License: SEA1616760

POLLO TROPICAL #13 in Pembroke Pines, FL has 21 inspections on record with 67 total violations (3.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

67Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 11, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 11, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V24 Toxic substance control

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Sep 9, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Oct 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 12, 2022 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 8, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

How Does This Facility Compare?

POLLO TROPICAL #13 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POLLO TROPICAL #13 had?: POLLO TROPICAL #13 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POLLO TROPICAL #13 ever been shut down?: No, POLLO TROPICAL #13 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at POLLO TROPICAL #13?: The most frequently cited violations at POLLO TROPICAL #13 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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