POLLO TROPICAL 25
19911 NW 2 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33169 · (305)670-7696
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind the stove in the kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed guacamole (67/65F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (68/66F - Cooling); covered with a plastic wrap, operator uncovered.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed Sauce reach in cooler at the front counter with gaskets torn.
Observed rolling reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator. Printed and filled out during the inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle where chicken is stored soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the back of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the dry storage area soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind the stove in the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler and ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda nozzles at the drive thru window soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Observed reach in cooler, reach in freezers and hot holding box with shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the stove, and dry storage room.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under the stove and bean maker.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair net or hat while engaging in food preparation at the front line. Employees put on hair nets.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the front counter reach in cooler.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table in the back kitchen. Operator stored correctly.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at the front counter reach in cooler and by the fryers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink.
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.