Pollo Tropical in Plantation
Last inspected:
50 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #227 in Plantation has accumulated 59 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection—notably below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), handwashing procedures, shell stock requirements, proper hand/arm washing, parasite destruction, management awareness, and employee health policy. Toxic substance control violations appeared in the two most recent inspections in January and September 2025, both marked as basic violations despite being labeled high-priority in the violation records. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Pollo Tropical in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Plantation last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #227 in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #227 in Plantation are: Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Plantation had?
- Pollo Tropical #227 in Plantation has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Plantation find?
- Pollo Tropical #227 in Plantation was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #227 in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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