POLLO TROPICAL 236
1592 West 49th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions bag on kitchen floor. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in fan covered soiled. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flies by the service window next to the soda station, 2 live flies the dry storage room near to soda boxes connection.. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on the floor underneath of preparation table next to reach cooler, 2 live roaches on the wall behind the reach in cooler. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (53/47F - Cooling); inside walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (53/47F - Cooling); inside walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Quesadilla and Cuban Sandwiches. Provided the form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by the window, operator replaced paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By first driveway window and in front of the ice machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dry stored shelves soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic container located on shelves next to three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (120°F - Hot Holding) inside steam table for less than 4 hours, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).