POLLO TROPICAL 26
13998 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331756000
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front line. As per operator they placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Operator placed ice on top and took chicken to the walk in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling soiled located in the front kitchen area.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Trolley of chicken reaching temperatures from 45-49F. Per operator, placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Operator place chicken in ice to cool down.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on the shelves across of 3 compartment sinks **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Trolley of chicken reaching temperatures from 45-49F. Per operator, placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Operator place chicken in ice to cool down.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe gap at the bottoms corner of the back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on the floor tiles in various areas of the front area, kitchen, and back area.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed the second light to the right burned out, located in the hood above stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in cooler soiled, located in the front prep table. Also observed the reach in cooler located in the font area which houses the salsa soiled. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler. Also observed the counter located where the panini machine in the front area soiled. Employees cleaned the surface. Observed the shelving units located in the back area, above door opening, that that houses single use foil items soiled with grease. Observed the shelving unit inside of the standing reach in cooler located in the font area soiled. Manager cleaned shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:02 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.