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POLLO TROPICAL #129

POLLO TROPICAL #129 in MIAMI has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

7090 Southwest 24th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931787

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler in disrepair by the drive thru window .
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the establishment.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of marinara on the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed container from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for employees at one bathroom available in lobby area.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed skirt steak (100F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hr. Employee reheated the beef . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked. Operator removed tables. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (56F - Cold Holding) at fryer station. As per label for 2 hours. Operator added plantains to Time as a Public Health Control form to keep at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at door.

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505037

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with slushy machine at dry storage area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked plastic containers on shelves across from 3 compartment sink.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
  • 14-66-4:Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in cooler containing rolling food cart at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance near walk in cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written procedures to manager via email.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart with cardboard boxes stored in front of back exit door.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370561

  • 14-66-4:Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed rolling reach in cooler at front counter.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at desserts reach in cooler at front counter. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside unit.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of sliced jalapeños with rust.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee at front counter donned gloves, no hand wash. Manager coached employee and employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - Observed time as a public health control written procedures available are incomplete. Discussed written plan with manager.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
(1,800 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

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

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