POLLO TROPICAL 9
2710 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33133 · (305)448-9892
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line steam table, grilled chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding). As per employee for20 minutes, was going to be chopped. Employee discarded container.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 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 soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at front line area. Operator provided.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing/ broken at lobby wall next to men's restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at expo station to go plates not inverted. Operator inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for container of salt at rear prep area. Operator labeled.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at drive thru area reach in cooler, container containing garlic cilantro sauce soiled with spilled sauce.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at drive thru area ice bin cup used in ice bin. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at oven prep area of kitchen behind stoves and equipment floors soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler container of raw marinating chicken stored uncovered. Operator placed lid onto container.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 yuca cheese balls (90F - Hot Holding); as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat to begin reheating.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich press grill soiled accumulation of grease and food residue.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash located next to drive thru service area. Operator swept and discarded.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in coolers.
Oct 30, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front line steam table, grilled chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding). As per employee for20 minutes, was going to be chopped. Employee discarded container.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to hand wash sink at rear drive thru area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at beverage cooler at front counter.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at prep steam table in a container of white rice, scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed and stored upright.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at rear presentation window soiled with black mold like substance. Operator began to clean during inspection.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection 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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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the yellow rice,steam table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tank.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel containers wet nesting at shelf next to three compartment sink. Operator turned up the containers to air dried.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed an utensil handle touching the corn at steam table. Operator removed the handle.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking next to three compartment sink.
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