POLLO TROPICAL #18
1454 ALTON RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with a hat but hair passing their shoulders while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rolling reach in cooler with rusted shelves. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer with floor soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several beverages on a shelf above a prep table. The manager discarded the beverages. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Observed at the drive through. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the rack in the ware washing area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca bites in plastic Togo bags in the walk-in freezer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the urinal covered with a trash bag.
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed solid toilet paper on the floor and seat covered in urine.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep grooves in the yellow 42 gallon bruit plastic container.
- 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 in a container of sugar. The manager moved the handle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 672-8888
Website: https://www.pollotropical.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
(3,308 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
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Features
✓ Restaurant
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025