POLLO TROPICAL #24
1555 NW 87 AVE, Miami FL 33172 · 954.426.5144
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables inside hot box by back exit door(118F - Hot Holding); black beans inside steam table by the office(115F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded both items.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Sep 16, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed under storage AC return dusted/soiled over prep area in the back.
Feb 26, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC return over dry storage area. While conducting inspection staff cleaned AC vent.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed at the 3 compartment sink 6 faucets under the rim of the compartment with no air gap.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed food products time marked on the board with the incorrect time. Time written on board was 3 pm, actual time was 2:40 pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables inside hot box by back exit door(118F - Hot Holding); black beans inside steam table by the office(115F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded both items.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of mechanical tenderize beef minimum cooking temperature, coached operator on correct procedures.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked vegetables and breaded breast chicken covered while in the cooling process inside walk in cooler.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed scale that is used to measure beef and chicken rusted.
One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed food containers and utensils inside prep sink being washed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled inside walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards near office no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven mitts in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by drive through window. Observed blender soiled according to manager not in used by dry storage area with dirt.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed double labels old and new on food containers with vegetables stored inside walk in cooler.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager and date label chicken was prepped and stored more than 24 hours ago 3/10/24. Manager removed container of raw chicken breast from cooler to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager and date label chicken was prepped and stored more than 24 hours ago 3/10/24. Manager removed container of raw chicken breast from cooler to discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich press pick up orders station, soiled with food build up.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom. Manager replaced soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling soiled above three compartment sink area.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at grill area next to front counter no drip pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to flame grill, and also inside Walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink located at rear of kitchen at pick up order station.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection 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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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching corn in steam table. Operator stored scoop correctly.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator provided container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by grill inside kitchen. Operator cleaned them.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside water reach in cooler.
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