Pollo Tropical #14

2298 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #14 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Boynton Beach sits at 79, putting Pollo Tropical #14 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm across walk in cooler. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands, at triple sink. Dishwasher went to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans jalapeños peppers in dry storage

01B-01-4

High Priority - Employee grabbed ( bag of seasoning from the floor ) than handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket inside hand washing sink by to go window Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels at 3 compartment sink hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Reviewed and emailed to operator - operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Beans reheated in steamer to 132°F, one hour ago. Cook returned to steamer and reheated to 167°F. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-02-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 50ppm in prep area. Manager set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in both restrooms.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #14 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #14 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #14?

Across the inspection record, “dish washer handled soiled equipment or utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #14.

How does Pollo Tropical #14 compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Pollo Tropical #14 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #14's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #14 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #14 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pollo Tropical #14 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #14 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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