Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL #18

1454 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331393828

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3673384
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13547062
DBPR license2325198

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03B-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 plantains (100F – Hot Holding); next to fryer. As per the cook they were put there approximately 30 minutes ago. The cook turn on the holding unit and discarded the plantains. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk in cooler.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler fan guards soiled.

#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.The manager hung up the mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.