POLLO TROPICAL #254
13425 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33156
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 2 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).