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POLLO TROPICAL #59

10705 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33174 · 305 225 5883

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328912
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed next to dumpster grease around receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed on door to outside.
Basic/35B-04-4
Unclean, attachments or fixtures. Observed dusty metal bars with computer screens,hanging over steam table food at front cook line.
Basic/36-50-4
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 employee touched face, continue serving food, front counter. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink next to ice machine.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 9, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelve over triple sink. Employee started to incline containers for proper drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Aug 8, 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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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled frying station. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Employee provided and installed vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelves over triple sink. Manager properly placed the containers for air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at first hand sink at mens room.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 11, 2024Inspection 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 hose attached no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Employee provided and installed the vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris across walk in cooler door. Employee started to clean the handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty across walk in cooler door.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 23, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line about 11 Cuban sandwiches (96F - Hot Holding) as per manager was made at 10:27am. Manager moved to warmer to reheat sandwiches.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at cleaned stored metal containers above triple sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle at reach in cooler under front counter.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughput rear of kitchen and walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt on prep counter not labeled. Manager placed a label on container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.