Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines
Last inspected:
8299 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024-6711Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #13 in Pembroke Pines has 23 inspections on record between December 2022 and January 2026, documenting 71 total violations—an average of 3.1 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health policy violations (cited in December 2022 and March 2025), shell stock handling requirements (September 2025 and December 2022), handwashing violations (January 2025), food contact surface violations (October 2023 and December 2022), and chemical storage violations (January 2026 and December 2022). The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting 4 basic violations related to chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 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
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #13 in Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #13 in Pembroke Pines are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines had?
- Pollo Tropical #13 in Pembroke Pines has had 23 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 Pembroke Pines find?
- Pollo Tropical #13 in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #13 in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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