POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #72

14150 Southwest 8th Street

Miami, Florida, 33184

Miami-Dade County County

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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

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 #: 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 #: 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.

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

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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

✓ Restaurant

Lunch

Dinner

Takeout

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Dine-in

Wheelchair Accessible

Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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