POLLO RIKO
1927 W 60 ST, Miami FL 33012 · 605-822-0481
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed empanadas stored on nonfood grade bags at standing freezer.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in cooler at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on cooked rice container. Also on sugar container at front counter.
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed blender stored on floor at front counter. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on salt container next to cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris gaskets in 3 units at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled with food debris shelves and interior in standing unit at kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic utensils case stored on floor at front counter.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not labeled with common name at kitchen area.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach chest freezer, raw beef ribs stored over bags containing cooked pork belly. Operator stored raw beef separated from cooked pork belly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under warmer light chicken stock (131F - Hot Holding). According to operator placed 45 minutes prior. Manager placed chicken stock on top of stove to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet at kitchen, no vacuum breaker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup no handle inside flour container. Manager discarded container.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the floor at kitchen. Manager stored cooking oil six inches above the floor.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed chest freezer on hallway by restroom no secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers no labeled. Operator labeled containers with name.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2025
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop on water at ambient temperature, Operator stored scoop inside a clean dry container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed all purpose cleaner, not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at kitchen. Operator removed tongs from oven door handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in women bathroom and kitchen.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed pico de gallo stored in nonfood- grade container in reach in cooler across from the stove. Operator stored in proper container.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw beef and then begin preparing a sandwich without changing gloves. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and glove change procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at preparation table across from stove. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator stored in reach in cooler under preparation table for rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty sponges and a bucket inside HWS next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator removed the sponges and bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS next to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing fabuloso not labeled at front counter.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean containers stored on the floor at front counter across from three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Coached employees on proper sanitation procedures.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions stored on the floor next to stove in kitchen area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed in front of ice machine. Operator stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between equipment on preparation table in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under red cutting board on preparation table in kitchen area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers stored on the floor at front counter next to HWS.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler, container with raw beef stored above container with roasted pork leg. Employee stored raw beef on bottom shelf under ready to eat food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing fabuloso and degreaser no labeled with name.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved tongs from oven door handle and stored on hot water container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Employee removed towel from under cutting board..
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter, no sign on hand washing sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen counters
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license at time of inspection. Operator contacted DBPR Customer Service and was able to submit payment for license renewal, Confirmation #236037740.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed vegetables lettuce. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.