POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #72
14150 SW 8TH STREET, Miami FL 33184 · 3055584124
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sweet plantains were not discarded after the 4 hr time mark next to fryers. Operator discarded the plantains.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched uniform and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on hood by fryer, manager installed drip pan at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sweet plantains were not discarded after the 4 hr time mark next to fryers. Operator discarded the plantains.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sweet plantains were not discarded after the 4 hr time mark next to fryers. Operator discarded the plantains.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed churrasco (112F - Hot Holding) inside stream table at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed churrasco on grill for reheating. Retest churrasco (165F - Hot Holding).
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Jan 6, 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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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen area. Operator discarded solution and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jul 30, 2024Inspection 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to manager via email. Manager printed and filled form.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelve over triple sink. Employee placed container on the side for proper drying.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage racks next to triple sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on table across grill.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers stored on shelves across triple sink.
Feb 1, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at front line serving area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area and inside walk in cooler.
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