POLLO TROPICAL 26
Health inspection records show POLLO TROPICAL 26 in MIAMI has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
13998 SW 56 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521650
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling soiled located in the front kitchen area.
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Trolley of chicken reaching temperatures from 45-49F. Per operator, placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Operator place chicken in ice to cool down.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on the shelves across of 3 compartment sinks Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Trolley of chicken reaching temperatures from 45-49F. Per operator, placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Operator place chicken in ice to cool down.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe gap at the bottoms corner of the back exit door. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on the floor tiles in various areas of the front area, kitchen, and back area.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed the second light to the right burned out, located in the hood above stove. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in cooler soiled, located in the front prep table. Also observed the reach in cooler located in the font area which houses the salsa soiled. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler. Also observed the counter located where the panini machine in the front area soiled. Employees cleaned the surface. Observed the shelving units located in the back area, above door opening, that that houses single use foil items soiled with grease. Observed the shelving unit inside of the standing reach in cooler located in the font area soiled. Manager cleaned shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front line. As per operator they placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Operator placed ice on top and took chicken to the walk in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912493
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food at reach in cooler door handle located at front counter.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food with no hair restraint.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food storage container cracked at shelves located in front of the three compartment sink. Observed at front counter green cutting board cracked.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two In-use knifes stored under toaster located at front counter.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use thongs stored at cook line door handle. Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning at the right side at cook line next to hood filter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located at front counter..
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on observed whole cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding), as per operator food was hot holding on the grill for less than an hour. Instead operator reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 2/18/2025
Inspection Date: 8/9/2024
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout on floor at preparation.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water accumulating in bottom of drawer cooler containing ramekins of sauce at drive through window. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one gallon of lemonade and one gallon of guava lemonade at 55F, At drive through window, stored in an ice bath in deep hotel pan. Manager stated both products were recently delivered and were received without taking temperature, they can not determine how long products were out of temperature. Manager discarded the products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lemonade (55F - Cold Holding); gauva lemonade (55F - Cold Holding) stored in an ice bath in deep hotel pan at preparation table window station. Manager stated both products were recently delivered and were received without taking temperature, they can not determine how long products were out of temperature. Manager discarded the products. And marinated chicken randoms (44F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. Manager indicated a recent delivery, walk in cooler door was open, raising temp to one area of cooler. Manager relocated chicken to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 3/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544423
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. Employee cleaned it.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids stored on the floor, located near exit door. Employee removed and Placed them correctly.
Inspection Date: 11/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345482
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Overflow drain in hand wash sink missing overflow device.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gaskets soiled in raw chicken cooler operator, cleaned them. Corrected On-Site
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator filled third compartment with sanitizer, employee now doing all 3 steps. Corrected On-Site
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Phone: (305) 382-1399
Website: https://www.pollotropical.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(1,535 reviews)Price Level
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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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