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POLLO TROPICAL #18

Health inspection records show POLLO TROPICAL #18 in MIAMI BEACH has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.9/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1454 ALTON RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495608

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright refrigerator next to the ice machine. The manager had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield soiled. Observed by the walk in cooler.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms. The manager put up the signs. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed by the walk-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10921492

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the urinal covered with a clear trash bag.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several little holes in the wall above the triple sink.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at fryer hood system.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled by the fryer. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop sink. The manager inverted it. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450322

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375378

  • 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

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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
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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