POLLO TROPICAL #167
23200 SW 112 AVE, Homestead FL 33032 · 305.335.0103
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed plantains time marked to discarded at 2:30 pm by fryers. Manager discarded during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (161F - Cooking). Operator placed back on grill for finish cooking. Retest chicken breast (165F - Cooking)
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket in disrepair by cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor next to kitchen entrance.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle door soiled near cook line. Manager clean during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by kitchen and ware washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee coat and purse stored near sea salt bags at dry storage rack across.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers with standing water by dry storage rack across three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by back exit door and mop sink area. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed window cleaner spray bottle not identified with a common name at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean metal containers on rack in front of triple sink. Coached employee on proper procedures.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty container at front counter. Employee change dirty container.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection 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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Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed sanitizing solution not clean, operator discarded and replaced.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed plantains time marked to discarded at 2:30 pm by fryers. Manager discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed plantains time marked to discarded at 2:30 pm by fryers. Manager discarded during inspection.
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 breadcrumbs container by dry storage area.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding at cook line, as per Manager less than 1 hour. Food was moved to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area. Also ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelve over prep area. Operator removed the speaker.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder soiled with mold-like substance. Operator removed the holder.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cold drawer at cold station across grill.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed metal brackets holding screens dusty above steam tables in kitchen area.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
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.