POLLO TROPICAL 21
11670 SW 152 STREET, Miami FL 33157 · (305)232-8840
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019050606 | Aug 13, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled in the kitchen are.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored above preparation area. Employee removed it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed floor covered with standing water due to water leaking under the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed above the fryer station.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking under the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler.
Mar 16, 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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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. Observed food handler training for Yennifer R, Elsa C, Joan P, Leyanis G, Hope H, Erick V, Odalys V, Ana R, and Jose N expired on Jan and Feb 2026.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled throughout the establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf inside the dry storage. Employee fixed the containers.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the fryer station. Employee installed it.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled at dry storage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at exit door.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing grout tile throughout the establishment.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray at fryer station hood and one hood drip tray at grilled station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by the service window. And also the walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touch his eyes and then grabbed to go containers. Employee was coached and washed his hands.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in front of walk in cooler in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the salt. Manager removed it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label stuck to food container. Manager removed and placed new labels.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a Sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table. Manager moved it.
Feb 11, 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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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink with not enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in front of walk in cooler in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooking equipment accumulated with excessive grease/food debris throughout the kitchen.
Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall accumulated with grease/food debris in front of walk in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door marked as exit blocked by accumulation of boxes. Operator cleared the path.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 1 door reach in freezer interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Apr 12, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at the preparation area at front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at preparation area by the walk in cooler.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding unit located in the preparation area gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled, reach in freezer located next to the fryers in the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.