POLLO TROPICAL #18
1454 ALTON RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · (305)672-8888
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed solid toilet paper on the floor and seat covered in urine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains (100F - Hot Holding); next to fryer. As per the cook they were put there approximately 30 minutes ago. The cook turn on the holding unit and discarded the plantains.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.The manager hung up the mop.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler dated from last night.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler dated from last night.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright refrigerator next to the ice machine. The manager had it cleaned.
Light shield soiled. Observed by the walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms. The manager put up the signs.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed by the walk-in cooler.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection 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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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the urinal covered with a clear trash bag.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several little holes in the wall above the triple sink.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at fryer hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled by the fryer. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop sink. The manager inverted it.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with a hat but hair passing their shoulders while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rolling reach in cooler with rusted shelves. Operator discarded.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer with floor soiled.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several beverages on a shelf above a prep table. The manager discarded the beverages.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca bites in plastic Togo bags in the walk-in freezer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Observed at the drive through.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the rack in the ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area.
Jul 20, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the urinal covered with a trash bag.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed solid toilet paper on the floor and seat covered in urine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep grooves in the yellow 42 gallon bruit plastic container.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager moved the handle.
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.