POLLO TROPICAL 8
4211 NW 36 ST, Miami Spgs FL 33166 · (305)884-2268
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019002876 | Dec 21, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection 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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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler used to stored chicken by drive through window.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Oct 16, 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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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid by cook line. Operator discarded drink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching corn inside container at front counter. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Parmesan cheese container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in dry storage. Operator labeled bottle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed parmesan cheese unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know proper cooking temperature of chicken.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice scoop at front counter being stored on standing water. Manager discarded water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor at walk in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 touching T-shirt and after handling food trays without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle by drive through window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by drive through window.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with oil unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle.
Mar 14, 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
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca stored in reach in freezer near the cook line at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by cook line at kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs at equipment door at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Shelves at dry storage area soiled. Observed gasket in reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled throughout the establishment.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection 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 inside garbage area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
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