POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #72

14150 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33184
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at kitchen area. Operator discarded solution and retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/30/2024

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelve over triple sink. Employee placed container on the side for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at grill. Repeat Violation
  • 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 to manager via email. Manager printed and filled form. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603972

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on table across grill. Repeat Violation
  • 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 Hood filter soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers stored on shelves across triple sink.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage racks next to triple sink.

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339679

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at front line serving area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area and inside walk in cooler.

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(1,455 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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