Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
3085 45 St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach has accumulated 161 violations across 34 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for fly activity and sewage backup. Three disciplinary actions have resulted in $2,000 in fines. Employee health reporting violations are the most frequently cited issue, appearing in 21 inspections, followed by management awareness and utensil sanitation problems.
Most recent closure: October 25, 2022 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4.7
violations / inspection
4.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023056238 | $400.00 | Sep 21, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2022052191 | $1,200.00 | Oct 31, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021031939 | $400.00 | Jul 3, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 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 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach was last shut down on October 25, 2022 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach had?
- Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach has had 34 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 West Palm Beach find?
- Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Pollo Tropical in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Pollo Tropical #73 in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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