Pollo Tropical in Tampa
Last inspected:
6276 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634-1145Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #88 in Tampa has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 113 violations—an average of 4.7 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 inspections across the record, and food contact surface violations were cited in multiple inspections, indicating recurring management attention issues in these areas. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, consumer advisory requirements, and food contact surfaces, but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pollo Tropical in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Tampa last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #88 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #88 in Tampa are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Tampa had?
- Pollo Tropical #88 in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Tampa find?
- Pollo Tropical #88 in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #88 in Tampa 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.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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).
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