POLLO TROPICAL #55
11875 SW 26 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 2238049
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed covered container of marinated chicken Random breast stored under water dripping in reach in back up cooler by 3 compartment sink. Showed manager drip.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F-52F - Cooling) at walk in freezer. As per date marking and person in charge, products placed inside unit on the previous night. Advised GM not to stack or cover containers when products are in cooling process and to utilize smaller containers.
Observed unwashed romaine and unwashed tomatoes stored over juice at walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed black beans (48F-52F - Cooling) at walk in freezer. As per date marking and person in charge, products placed inside unit on the previous night.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed knife rack stored next to hand sink at preparation area. Discussed with manager.
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink located next to ice machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Preparation Area Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm). Manager took solution to replenish with quaternary ammonium solution. Final reading, 200ppm.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female worker wearing gloves, touched her glasses and proceeded to cut food without washing her hands and changing gloves at the food line.
Observed boxes of unwashed vegetables above pans of ready to eat fiesta beans and corn and sauces inside the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several openings and small holes on ceiling tile above cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at front area, above cook line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding from floor tile and wall near the kitchen door and case opening entrance to front area and cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food pans on shelves above three compartment sink in back area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior panel of walk in cooler door in disrepair.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing grout on floor in kitchen areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair around cook line area and back area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cove grout missing making it not easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on vent, ceiling, shelves and floor inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the shelf support pegs for the shelves that hold single use pans.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking on the handle of handwash station across of office and leaking faucet at handwash station closest to entrance door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the mop sink. Manager placed mop on hanger to dry properly.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled grease like substance on top frying station left side.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open, manager closed properly during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease on left wall next to frying station.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding for back prep area floor.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish shelf near three compartment sink.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed covered container of marinated chicken Random breast stored under water dripping in reach in back up cooler by 3 compartment sink. Showed manager drip.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor and ceiling. Also observed ice buildup at front line low boy dessert cooler. Informed manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle soiled at 2 compartment and 3 compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container of raw beef. Manager instructed employee to change label.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed 2 paper towel dispensers not fully functional. As per manager new dispensers on order.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in women's bathroom. Water reached 81F After 3 minutes of running water.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of roll in cooler soiled in preparation area. Employee cleaned and sanitized handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling vent at drive through window area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula wedged between wall and 3 compartment sink. Employee removed spatula.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at dish shelf. Employee started to rearrange pans to dry out.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout in kitchen preparation area. As per manager repair is scheduled.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed one box raw chicken stored under dripping water from line of refrigerator system in walk in cooler. Employee moved box from under drip.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ceiling of freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at fryer station reach in freezer. Employee cleaned gasket.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sweet plantains no time marking. As per operator 1 hour. Operator time marked product.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding ) as per manager for less than 1 hour. Operator throw chicken away. Observed ham and cheese sandwhich (79F - Hot Holding) as per manager is under time control.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching cut tomatoes at cook line.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Blast freezer gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by the the office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler by the ice machine has solid,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dessert reach in cooler by the take out window.
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