POLLO TROPICAL #254
13425 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest FL 33156 · 786-522-3935
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed the cut tomatoes labeled at 10:13 am. As per operator was changed at 1:30 pm. The operator changed the label.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 →
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front counter cooler where sauces are stored. Operator had employee wipe down during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection 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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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on dry food racks and dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed with dust accumulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at sauce drawers at drive thru. Operator had employee begin cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed several coolers with rust on shelves.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook on line give inspector incorrect cooking temp finale for chicken. Inspector went over correct answer; 165F.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on dry storage and dish racks in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided via email.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to fryers, operator had employee clean during inspection.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled located in front of the grill.
Floor tiles in disrepair in front of the grill with water accumulation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout in preparation area.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw steak and raw chicken stored under dripping water from refrigerator system in reach in cooler in the grill area. Operator moved products to another area of the cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handling touching rice at steam table. Operator removed handle.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from the hand sink in the prep area.
May 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of sliced of jalapeno peppers dented. Operator discarded the cans.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed the cut tomatoes labeled at 10:13 am. As per operator was changed at 1:30 pm. The operator changed the label.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice with vegetables (120-130 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator sent the products to be reheating.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw chicken stored under dripping water from the refrigeration system at walk in cooler. Operator started to remove the products.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the brown rice and corn. The utensil handle were removed.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water between walk in freezer door and walk in cooler.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed fiesta beans marked 9:50-1:50 pm. As per operator the products were changed at 2:00 pm. Manager changed the time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken strips (121 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager changed the product with temperature at (139° F- hot holding).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cooked pork stored under dripping water from the refrigerator system at walk in cooler. Operator removed the products from the shelf to another shelf.
Sep 11, 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed four hand wash sinks without hand wash sink only sign.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink located in front of ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was hanged.
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.