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POLLO TROPICAL #109

12000 NW 7TH AVENUE, North Miami FL 33168

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats77
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333437
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employee at the service window wearing bracelets ( Pandoras). Employee was coached and removed the bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid container covering g the steak inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded it immediately.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned it.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around grease receptacle and dumpster.
Basic/33-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside Oven. Employee cleaned it.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled,
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with groove marks on the drain board in kitchen area.
Basic/14-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallons of oil on the floor at dry storage room. Advised manager he corrected it.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC Vents soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.