Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL #18

1454 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331393828

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3376028
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8450322
DBPR license2325198

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca bites in plastic Togo bags in the walk-in freezer.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Observed at the drive through. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on the rack in the ware washing area.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.