POLLO TROPICAL #44
10575 NW 41 ST, Miami FL 33178 · 5974596
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 2 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at prep area wet nesting. Manager placed containers to wash.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from tumbler in poor repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda mach at take out window soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at rolling cooler at prep area soiled with debris.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at brown chicken cutting board at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans at three compartment sink drying board. Manager had employee remove containers to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rolling cooler gaskets in disrepair across from tumbler and reach-in cooler in disrepair at frying area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at brown chicken cutting board at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans at three compartment sink shelves. Manager had employee remove containers to air dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground under drink cart and cashier area. Employee mopped and dried ground.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a pollo tropical take-out container being used to store ice scoop, located at front counter. Manager discarded take-out container and replaced with a plastic container to properly store ice scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil not labeled, hanging from grill station. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed hood filter soiled above fryer station. Observed gasket in reach in cooler by steam table soiled.
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.