Pollo Tropical 199

5554 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical 199 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Pollo Tropical 199 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler around condensing fans.

14-69-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. yellow rice (123F - Hot Holding); in steam table sliced ham (90F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit above front line ; foods out of temperature for less than 30 minutes; operator returned food to the steamer to be reheated to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) all buckets at cook line and front counter; Operator fixed quaternary solution to 200 ppm.

21-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in freezer at the prep station

23-03-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (49-50F - Cooling) at 11am in cooler overnight . Soup in deep covered pan. Manager discarded. See stop sale

03D-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grilled chicken (126F - Hot Holding) in warmer drawer at front counter. Chicken in drawer less than 1 hour per Manager and moved to grill to reheat above 165F. Retested chicken (174F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken soup (49-50F - Cooling) at 11am in cooler overnight . Soup in deep covered pan.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser by triple sink. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical 199 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 199 on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 199?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 199.

How does Pollo Tropical 199 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Pollo Tropical 199 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Pollo Tropical 199's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical 199 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 199 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 199 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 199 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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