POLLO TROPICAL #24
1555 NW 87 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331722615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken breast (50F – Cold Holding), as per manager and date label chicken was prepped and stored more than 24 hours ago 3/10/24. Manager removed container of raw chicken breast from cooler to discard.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken breast (50F – Cold Holding), as per manager and date label chicken was prepped and stored more than 24 hours ago 3/10/24. Manager removed container of raw chicken breast from cooler to discard.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich press pick up orders station, soiled with food build up.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom. Manager replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling soiled above three compartment sink area.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at grill area next to front counter no drip pan. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to flame grill, and also inside Walk in cooler.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink located at rear of kitchen at pick up order station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:39 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.