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 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3746853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785355
DBPR license2322453

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, then go back into walk in cooler to grab more chicken with same hands. Inspector spoke to operator about glove changing before touching anything else. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to warmers and office.

#2Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed above prep table across cook line.

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

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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.