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POLLO TROPICAL #47

16201 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33196 · 7521877

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2327946
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (113F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on the grill. Retest chicken breast (171F - Cooking).
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ice machine and dishwasher area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the establishment
Basic/36-12-4
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the fryer station and at the kitchen area.
Basic/14-73-4
The state's own report →
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at dining area with water damage..
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over front counter soiled with debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans at warewashing area wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (113F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on the grill. Retest chicken breast (171F - Cooking).
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula and knife stored under flat grill and table. Operator removed the items.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a container with ice at cook line observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator added ice to rapidly cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. QT test strips not available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn, reach in freezer next to the fryers at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler across from the grill at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of sliced jalapeños peppers dented. Operator segregated the can.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At front counter. Operator removed the brasalet.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at mop sink in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed a scoop for cooked rice stored between the preparation sink faucet and wall. Operator removed the scoop and moved it to the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Basic/10-04-5/Corrective Action Taken

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.