POLLO TROPICAL #230
7501 BISYCANE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305-944-0227
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by bathroom. Employee provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty above ovens for hot holding by front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets warmers torn near cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked injected meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed cooked steak (120F - Cooking); Employee cooked meat more time, Recheck cooked steak (155F - Cooking).
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty Above front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets warmers torn near cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 cooked churrasco (113F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken filet (120F - Hot Holding) at drawers by cook line. As per employee less than 2 hours. Manager discarded.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near three compartment sink. Manager provided soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease above prep sink across mop sink. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above dry storage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored over RTE fiesta beans at walk in cooler. Manager removed the fiesta beans and relocated above raw product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cut chicken fillets (113F - Hot Holding) at steam table area. As per manager less than 4 hours. Manager discarded.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at prep area and kitchen. Observed vents soiled at cook line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls above preparation area not inverted. Manager inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at storage dry area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at steam table at 123F. Manager discarded water and stored utensils in dry container.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Jan 16, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling in disrepair above mop sink area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of sweet corn stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored 6 inches off floor.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside brown rice container. Employee removed the bowl.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
May 10, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) under steam table. Manager diluted the solution and last reading Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to prep sink. Manager provided the paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen. Also observed ceiling tiled soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Manager hang the mops for drying.
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.