Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

POLLO TROPICAL # 3

8975 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3638382
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10938649
DBPR license2322453

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker for splitter.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks next to triple sink.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents in establishment.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.

#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter.

#4Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.