POLLO TROPICAL # 3
8975 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33156 · 305-670-7696
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, then go back into walk in cooler to grab more chicken with same hands. Inspector spoke to operator about glove changing before touching anything else. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to warmers and office.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed above prep table across cook line.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchens.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker for splitter.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks next to triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents in establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection 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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Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment in drive through area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop closet. Operator stored correctly. Priority: Basic
Jul 24, 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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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
One Employee wearing a bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed the bracelet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hanging.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 onion (116 F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (129 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to be reheated. Final temperature for onion (177°F- reheating) and cooked vegetables (167°F - reheating).
Food stored under dripping water line at refrigerator system of the walk-in freezer. Operator moved the box.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at the entrance by cook line.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken diced (130 F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. And chicken soup (117 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to reheat at grill. And on the steamer. Cooked chicken diced (169 F - Reheating) Cooked steak (170 F - Reheating).
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The carbon dioxide tank was secured.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located in front of the office.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from the pipe under hand wash sink located in front of walk in cooler. And water leaking from faucet at three 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.