Pollo Tropical in Sunrise

Last inspected:

2675 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322

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

Overview

Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise has accumulated 137 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health reporting violations in at least 3 of the last 5 inspections, handwashing facility violations, toxic substance control violations appearing in multiple recent inspections, and shell stock requirement violations. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2017 involving marked exit blockage and a missing boiler certificate. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 identified two high-priority violations involving management awareness and employee health reporting and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
137Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pollo Tropical in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Pollo Tropical in Sunrise: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-09-06: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-10: **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. Observed no boiler report for the 2 steamers in the kitchen For reporting purposes only. Sent photos of steamers to State Fire Marshal Rama.

Pollo Tropical in Sunrise: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pollo Tropical in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical in Sunrise last inspected?
Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Sunrise?
The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise are: Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Sunrise had?
Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Sunrise find?
Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pollo Tropical in Sunrise ever been shut down?
No, Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Pollo Tropical in Sunrise had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pollo Tropical #45 in Sunrise has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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