Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL 8

4211 NW 36 ST · MIAMI SPGS · Dade County · FL 331667301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3401886
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8537284
DBPR license2324832

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 stored in reach in freezer near the cook line at kitchen.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by cook line at kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout establishment.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs at equipment door at cook line.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Shelves at dry storage area soiled. Observed gasket in reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled throughout the establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.