Pollo Tropical

5415 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

Passed · Aug 20, 2026 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 7 of 7 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Aug 20, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 2 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 5 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 7 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Aug 20

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
  3. Perfect Jan 7

    Routine Inspection

    No violations

  4. 2025
  5. Passed Aug 20

    Complaint Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
  6. Passed Jul 29

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Approved source
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained

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