POLLO TROPICAL #66
3094 NE 41 PL · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tenderized beef stored above raw pork. Operator was coached how to store raw food in the holding units. Operator rearranged the product **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (67 F – Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator they were been prepared for less than 4 hours. They placed it inside the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared pork sandwiches at 102°f in the thot drawer. According to operator they were just prepared, operator reheated sandwiches and placed back in drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at the front line.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice was dumped inside the hand sink by the drive through.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles with food soil residues at the reach in cooler by the ice machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the mop sink.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans stored above the 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of the chicken tumbler in poor condition. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back exit door.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing on some areas of the kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the door handle of one drawer of the reach in cooler.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop not stored with handle above chicken at the front line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.