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POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #72

POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #72 located in MIAMI has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13466162

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 basic

  • 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.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sweet plantains were not discarded after the 4 hr time mark next to fryers. Operator discarded the plantains.
  • 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sweet plantains were not discarded after the 4 hr time mark next to fryers. Operator discarded the plantains. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 churrasco (112F - Hot Holding) inside stream table at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed churrasco on grill for reheating. Retest churrasco (165F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site

1/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

3 basic

  • 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

7/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

4/19/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8603972

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.

2/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8339679

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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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