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POLLO TROPICAL # 4

POLLO TROPICAL # 4 in MIAMI has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8700 Southwest 40th Street
Miami, Florida, 33165
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915282

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the front service window with torn gasket.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed back cook line with missing hood drip container.
  • 12A-21-4:High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Observed male cook line employee wash hands and closed soiled faucet handle with same hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer fan with ice buildup.

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by kitchen entrance and office.

Inspection Date: 5/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8601908

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal and plastic containers stacked on shelves across from and above from 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Observed slow draining water in handwash sink located next to ice machine.
  • 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 cooked chicken breast (128F - Hot Holding) at warming drawers at cook line. As per cook, for approximately 1 hour. Cook reheated product to 181F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339632

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line used near steam table.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored in front of 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door of establishment.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water besides grill at cook line.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(2,231 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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