POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #89
19700 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by the drive thru.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by ice machine soiled with food debris.
- 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 sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) on the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours, operator reheated sweet plantains (170F - Reheating). Observed chicken (112F-127F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 1 hour ago, operator reheated chicken (168F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle with name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed multiple shelves rusted throughout the kitchen and warehouse washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door by the drive thru window in disrepair. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers of the walk in cooler with accumulated dust. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Under the front counter. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler where whole chicken is stored with standing water. Operator cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in the drive through window. Observed 3 live flying insects by the windows in the lobby. Admin Complaint
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 100+ dead flying insects throughout the windows in the lobby. Observed 1 dead flying insect by the drive thru window. Observed approximately 15+ dead flying insects next to the trash can in the lobby. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall under kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. Warning
- 14-54-4:Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed handwashing sink not affixed to wall due to missing sealant/ caulking. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler where tortilla is being stored. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler drawers located in front of fryers. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above kitchen prep counter soiled across from kitchen steamers. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard while cooking chicken.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).