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POLLO TROPICAL #6

11521 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176 · (305)596-4096

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats134
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2316312
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan of cut lettuce at 60°.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control, no written procedures. Operator printed form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Across from fryers.
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lettuce reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled across from grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with old food debris next to warmer.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (108F - Hot Holding) inside warmer near cook line, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to single service boxes at front line. Operator removed grill cleaner.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee apple pie stored on sandwich press at front counter.
Basic/08B-49-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside cracked tile at fryer
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at fryer
Basic/36-17-5
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer with food debris near steamers.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in dish area.
Basic/29-20-5
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored not covered on shelf inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of tylenol stored under prep table on cook line next to tortillas. Operator removed Tylenol.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at raw chicken reach in cooler near cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no hand washing between uses, corrected, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing between glove use.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan of cut lettuce at 60°.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at 60° for an undetermined amount of time, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in water in walk in cooler as well as in front of reach in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Conner wall in back kitchen area in disrepair.
Basic/36-24-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected, manager placed wiping cloth in bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation

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.