Pollo Tropical #27

11429 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-4103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #27 nine times, with records going back to 2023. Pollo Tropical #27 was last inspected on Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 45 F in flip top cooler at 35 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed cheese in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At prep station next to walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -Observed sanitizer solution dirty.

16-05-4

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles cracked and missing at frontline.

36-17-5

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device stored in dry storage area next to takeout containers.

35B-02-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 23, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in dry storage area. And 1 dead flying insect on C02 tank. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach underneath front counter. **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee used her cellular phone and continue engaging in food preparation without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed her gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead flying insect on C02 tank. **Admin Complaint**

35A-06-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach in prep station behind C02 tanks, 1 dead roach behind ice machine, 2 dead roach underneath front counter. Operator clean and sanitized areas. **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at walk in cooler. **Warning**

36-22-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 rusted cans of roasted peppers in dry storage area. Operator informed and a stop sale issued.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 2:05 p.m. cut tomatoes cold held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, cut tomatoes transfer to unit at 10:30 a.m. advice operator to transfer cut tomatoes to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #27 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #27 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #27?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #27.

How does Pollo Tropical #27 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Pollo Tropical #27 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Pollo Tropical #27's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #27 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #27 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 #27 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #27 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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