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POLLO TROPICAL #125

Based on 7 health inspections, POLLO TROPICAL #125 in MIAMI has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

18390 SW 137 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/22/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13499228

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled cieling vents above dry storage area and dish wash machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler to the right of frying station in disrepair.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor across from mop sink area. Operator removed bread from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around ground of dumpster area.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of over. Operator removed from handle.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler to the right of fryer station soiled
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink to left of dish machine. Employee provided soap and refilled dispenser. Corrected On-Site

8/20/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10940577

Met Inspection Standards

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 scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with product at prep area. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drink inside ice machine. Operator discarded the drink and started to discard ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drink inside ice machine. Operator discarded the drink and started to discard ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/21/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Manager removed and stored correctly.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line marinated chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding); as per cook was used 20 minutes prior and placed back into cooler. Repeat Violation

8/2/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk-in-cooler from vent fans/ condenser.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to cook line marinated chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); marinated whole chicken (51F - Cold Holding); as per manager was placed about 1 hour ago from walk in. Manager placed items into walk in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8462019

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. standing unit,cookline ; marinated chicken ,as per operator about 2hr ago, operator removed to walk-in cooler for additional cooling. (45F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8461924

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/2/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8352499

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the mens bathroom. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on the front service counter, 1 live fly on the window in the dining area. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

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