Pollos Rocoto in Tampa
Last inspected:
5522 Hanley Rd Suite 110, Tampa, FL 33634Pollos Rocoto in Tampa has a severe and persistent compliance problem. Over 20 inspections, the facility accumulated 172 violations, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection—more than 60 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with hand washing, employee health policy, and shell stock handling cited repeatedly across at least 8 inspections. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $720 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 documented 15 violations including a high-priority hand washing violation, and the inspector recommended an administrative complaint. The prior inspection on February 12, 2026 found 21 violations including five high-priority citations for hand washing, food preparation procedures, consumer advisories, and food contact surface sanitation, with a Warning Issued. This pattern of recurring high-priority violations across critical food safety areas—employee health reporting, hand hygiene, and shellfish handling—indicates systemic management failure to maintain basic food safety protocols.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollos Rocoto in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Pollos Rocoto in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $720.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025040309 | $400.00 | Mar 25, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2024049896 | $320.00 | Apr 22, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Pollos Rocoto in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pollos Rocoto in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollos Rocoto in Tampa last inspected?
- Pollos Rocoto in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pollos Rocoto in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollos Rocoto in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Pollos Rocoto in Tampa had?
- Pollos Rocoto in Tampa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollos Rocoto in Tampa find?
- Pollos Rocoto in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pollos Rocoto in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Pollos Rocoto in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Pollos Rocoto in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pollos Rocoto in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $720.00 in fines.
- How much has Pollos Rocoto in Tampa been fined?
- Pollos Rocoto in Tampa has been fined a total of $720.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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