POLLO CAMPERO

Based on 7 health inspections, POLLO CAMPERO in HIALEAH has earned a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

2800 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33135
Little Havana
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13600579

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed **Time Extended**

3/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13600995

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located next to soda machine at the service window. Operator replaced the paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name, Belany, Florida, Angel, with around 6 months of being hired,

12/19/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10930491

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stored over the three compartment sink wet nesting. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes and storing clean dishes without washing her hands. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

3/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located at the ladies bathroom. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for all employees working for over 3 months-Raul Acosta, Michelle Chacin, Abdel Fondel. Warning

11/26/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 int

  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Manager discarded rice on site. Provided Manager with the Health Department information to summit plans. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**

10/22/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 1 int

  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Manager discarded rice on site. Provided Manager with the Health Department information to summit plans. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning