Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL #39

1592 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3720993
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759486
DBPR license2326779

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole raw marinated chicken (44F – 46 Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator door was opened due cleaning less than 1 hour. Operator add ice on containers for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with food debris handles on standing reach in cooler across cook line.

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled container at pick up window. Operator moved to dishwashing area. Also observed ice scoop soiled holder. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with food debris gasket in standing unit next to cook line. Operator starts cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)

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