POLLO TROPICAL #66
3094 NE 41 PL, Homestead FL 33030 · 305-670-7696
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
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DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tenderized beef stored above raw pork. Operator was coached how to store raw food in the holding units. Operator rearranged the product
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched walk in cooler door, touched oven door and proceeded to prepare cooked yellow rice. No gloves changed. Coached GM on proper gloves change.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler near fryers. As per GM for less than 2 hours. GM voluntarily discard product. Observed raw chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near three compartment sink. As per GM for less than an hour. GM placed product in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded grilled chicken (128F - Hot Holding) at preparation line. As per GM for less than an hour. GM reheated shredded grilled chicken (167F - reaheating).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink across fryers with food debris.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting across cook line has cut marks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal containers stacked together at shelves on top of the three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided GM with a poster via email.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located by the ice machine raw chicken (45F - Col-holding ); raw steak (58F - Cold-holding) as per operator placed in unit less than 1 hour. Manager transferred food to the walk in freezer to rapidly cool down.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with no hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed yellow scoop handle touching the corn at the steam table. Operator removed.
Feb 13, 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
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 loose tile by the 3 compartment sink.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout by the 3 compartment sink.
Jul 2, 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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Food stored under dripping water line. Observed foods stored at the front line is exposed to dripping water due to ac condensation. Operator covered the foods.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair by the ice machine. Also observed walk in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 tenderized beef stored above raw pork. Operator was coached how to store raw food in the holding units. Operator rearranged the product
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (67 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator they were been prepared for less than 4 hours. They placed it inside the walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared pork sandwiches at 102°f in the thot drawer. According to operator they were just prepared, operator reheated sandwiches and placed back in drawer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at the front line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice was dumped inside the hand sink by the drive through.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles with food soil residues at the reach in cooler by the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored above the 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of the chicken tumbler in poor condition. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in cooler at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back exit door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing on some areas of the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the door handle of one drawer of the reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop not stored with handle above chicken at the front line. Employee removed it.
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