POLLO TROPICAL #39
1592 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 5560459
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler stored at front counter. As per operator prepared less than 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in freezer Recheck; cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 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 →
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water treatment devices behind ice machine at storage area with date 07/10/2022.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above front counter, vents dusty.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cell phone above preparation table.. Employee removed personal items from prep area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Open dumpster lid.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet at dumpster enclosure no vacuum breaker mop sink splitter added no vacuum breaker.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket containing marinade mix stored on the floor, inside walk in freezer. Employee stored marinade on shelf above the floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treathed faucet outside by front door no vacuum breaker.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler stored at front counter. As per operator prepared less than 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in freezer Recheck; cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding).
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator put more water to solution Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area, and cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and brown cutting boards across cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee skipped sanitizer step at three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dry storage area.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above hand sink across three compartment sink and above reach in cooler for desserts at drive thru area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking pipe at three compartment sink.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in freezer next to fryer yuca stored in to go bag (non food grade).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed At dining area ceiling tiles and vents soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach under three compartment sink. And 2 dead roaches behind bread racks. By service window. Operator discarded dead roaches.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at storage area and next to walk in cooler entrance wall soiled.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry. Employee removed.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added not vacuum breaker at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by ware washing area. Manager provided paper towels.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk-in cooler in front of walk in freezer door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles broken under fryers next to front counter also inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside small white freezer by service window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers dusty and rusty.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed above steam tables at kitchen metal brackets holding screens dusty.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above steam tables at kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand sink by service window.
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.