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POLLO TROPICAL #167

POLLO TROPICAL #167 located in HOMESTEAD has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.6/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

23200 SW 112 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13529821

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle door soiled near cook line. Manager clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by kitchen and ware washing area.
  • 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 an employee coat and purse stored near sea salt bags at dry storage rack across.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers with standing water by dry storage rack across three compartment sink.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by back exit door and mop sink area. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.

9/24/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10917806

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean metal containers on rack in front of triple sink. Coached employee on proper procedures.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on dirty container at front counter. Employee change dirty container. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed window cleaner spray bottle not identified with a common name at front counter.

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 basic

  • 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed sanitizing solution not clean, operator discarded and replaced. Corrected On-Site

8/26/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 high, 1 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on breadcrumbs container by dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed plantains time marked to discarded at 2:30 pm by fryers. Manager discarded during inspection.
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - 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 plantains time marked to discarded at 2:30 pm by fryers. Manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

3/19/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8519917

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding at cook line, as per Manager less than 1 hour. Food was moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by preparation area. Corrected On-Site

10/6/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8376823

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area. Also ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout kitchen area.
  • 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 speaker on shelve over prep area. Operator removed the speaker. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder soiled with mold-like substance. Operator removed the holder. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cold drawer at cold station across grill.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed metal brackets holding screens dusty above steam tables in kitchen area.
  • 23-01-4:Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(1,796 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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