POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #89
19700 NW 27 AVE, Miami FL 33056 · 305.328.6970
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024017876 | Nov 3, 2023 | May 8, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pan and sanitizing after, with no rinse. Educate employee how to properly wash rinse and sanitize.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by 2 compartment sink and 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by the drive thru.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) on the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours, operator reheated sweet plantains (170F - Reheating). Observed chicken (112F-127F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 1 hour ago, operator reheated chicken (168F - Reheating).
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle with name label. Operator placed name.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by ice machine soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Observed multiple shelves rusted throughout the kitchen and warehouse washing area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in the drive through window. Observed 3 live flying insects by the windows in the lobby.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 100+ dead flying insects throughout the windows in the lobby. Observed 1 dead flying insect by the drive thru window. Observed approximately 15+ dead flying insects next to the trash can in the lobby.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door by the drive thru window in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers of the walk in cooler with accumulated dust.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Under the front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler where whole chicken is stored with standing water. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above kitchen prep counter soiled across from kitchen steamers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs.
Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed handwashing sink not affixed to wall due to missing sealant/ caulking.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler where tortilla is being stored. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler.
Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler drawers located in front of fryers.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard while cooking chicken.
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