POLLO TROPICAL 8
4211 NW 36 ST, MIAMI SPGS 331667301
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed parmesan cheese unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in dry storage. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice scoop at front counter being stored on standing water. Manager discarded water . Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor at walk in freezer . Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands . Manager coached employee on proper handwashing. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know proper cooking temperature of chicken.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by drive through window.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with oil unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching T-shirt and after handling food trays without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle by drive through window.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
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. Observed Ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by cook line at kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout establishment.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs at equipment door at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Shelves at dry storage area soiled. Observed gasket in reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled throughout the establishment.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca stored in reach in freezer near the cook line at kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed inside garbage area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).