POLLO TROPICAL #129
7090 CORAL WAY, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed skirt steak (100F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hr. Employee reheated the beef.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022045081 | Jun 20, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located above the three compartment sink soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at the three compartment sink soiled and in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath. Operator placed service call.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container for back cook line. Operator installed container.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed skirt steak (100F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hr. Employee reheated the beef.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked. Operator removed tables.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler in disrepair by the drive thru window.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of marinara on the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed container from the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for employees at one bathroom available in lobby area.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (56F - Cold Holding) at fryer station. As per label for 2 hours. Operator added plantains to Time as a Public Health Control form to keep at room temperature.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at door.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written procedures to manager via email.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with slushy machine at dry storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked plastic containers on shelves across from 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in cooler containing rolling food cart at cook line.
Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance near walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart with cardboard boxes stored in front of back exit door.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of sliced jalapeños with rust.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee at front counter donned gloves, no hand wash. Manager coached employee and employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Observed time as a public health control written procedures available are incomplete. Discussed written plan with manager.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed rolling reach in cooler at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at desserts reach in cooler at front counter. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside unit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer.
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