POLLO CAMPERO
4698 NW 183 ST, Miami Gardens FL 33055
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer what's the minimum temperature of hot holding. Instructed operator regarding the temperature parameter.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Delfina expired 8/2025.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed standing water on the rim of lids and pans located above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding unit lid cracked.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube in hand sink located in front of walk in cooler, operator cleaned it.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees Arnoldo, employee signed the food employee agreement during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding unit lid cracked.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees present with no CFM on side. Manager arrived during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handles soiled.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On preparation line above the microwave.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation area next to the rice while was prepared. Operator removed it.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed cooked rice in reduced oxygen packaged and stored for more than 48 hours with not labeled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Sergio, Maria,Yeliani, Melissa,Melany, Yuleidis, Aura, with more than 2 months of being hired.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels inside quaternary sanitation solution at 0 ppm, operator set up the bucket, recheck quaternary sanitation solution at 200 ppm.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.