POLLO CAMPERO
3710 W 85 ST, Hialeah FL 33018
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2024
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out license during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located next to soda machine at the service window. Operator replaced the paper towel during inspection.
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. Employees name, Belany, Florida, Angel, with around 6 months of being hired,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes and storing clean dishes without washing her hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stored over the three compartment sink wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located at the ladies bathroom.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for all employees working for over 3 months-Raul Acosta, Michelle Chacin, Abdel Fondel.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nov 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Manager discarded rice on site. Provided Manager with the Health Department information to summit plans.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Manager discarded rice on site. Provided Manager with the Health Department information to summit plans.
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.