Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

POLLO TROPICAL #182

404 SE 1 AVE · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3715524
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754017
DBPR license2334689

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager coach employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washed hands with cold water. Coach manager and manager coach employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes ,beans and corn, shredded cheese, Cesar salad at pack line cold holding units exceeds the 4-hour limit.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03F-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. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes ,beans and corn, shredded cheese, Cesar salad at pack line cold holding units exceeds the 4-hour limit.

Stop Sale

Basic 4

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at triple sink wall.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the right and left side of exit door.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of marinara stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.