POLLO TROPICAL #190
825 E 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 407.948.0839
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towels inside hand washing sink across walk in cooler. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed tray of bread being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to soda machine at service window soiled with dark substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board with cut marks at cook line, manager discarded and replaced with a new cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris, employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler with food debris at frying station. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Manager removed, washed and replaced it with a clean one.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice scoop wet nesting behind front counter. Employee removed washed and stored dry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food bebris at cookline.employee cleaned during inspection.
Jan 6, 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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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager provided sign documents during inspection
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed paper bags next to dumpster area, employee removed and cleaned properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with rice not labeled in preparation area. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Jul 1, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dry storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on dry rack across from 3 compartment sink. Employee re washed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed rinse part being skipped. Manager coached employee in how to properly wash in correct order,
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched dirty container from the floor and continued working with food without hand washing. Employee was coached and washed her hands correctly.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair. As per manager, the gaskets were ordered already for replacement.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ton handle touching the cut lettuce. Employee corrected it immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some debris on the exterior surface or the tumble equipment. Manager asked the employee to clean it up.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup with soda inside hand wash sink. Manager discarded cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 thank not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceilings tiles and vents soiled with dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Manager cleaned gaskets during inspection.
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.