POLLO TROPICAL #254
13425 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to fryers, operator had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook on line give inspector incorrect cooking temp finale for chicken. Inspector went over correct answer; 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on dry storage and dish racks in kitchen area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled located in front of the grill.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in front of the grill with water accumulation.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout in preparation area.
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw steak and raw chicken stored under dripping water from refrigerator system in reach in cooler in the grill area. Operator moved products to another area of the cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handling touching rice at steam table. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from the hand sink in the prep area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw chicken stored under dripping water from the refrigeration system at walk in cooler. Operator started to remove the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the brown rice and corn. The utensil handle were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water between walk in freezer door and walk in cooler.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of sliced of jalapeno peppers dented. Operator discarded the cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed the cut tomatoes labeled at 10:13 am. As per operator was changed at 1:30 pm. The operator changed the label. 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 yellow rice with vegetables (120-130 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator sent the products to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed cooked pork stored under dripping water from the refrigerator system at walk in cooler. Operator removed the products from the shelf to another shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed fiesta beans marked 9:50-1:50 pm . As per operator the products were changed at 2:00 pm. Manager changed the time marked. 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 cooked chicken strips (121 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager changed the product with temperature at (139° F- hot holding). Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed four hand wash sinks without hand wash sink only sign.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink located in front of ice machine.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was hanged. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (786) 522-3935
Website: https://www.pollotropical.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(465 reviews)Price Level
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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
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025