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POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #89

19700 NW 27 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33056

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3403274
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8541790
DBPR license2331150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above kitchen prep counter soiled across from kitchen steamers. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-54-4

Basic – Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed handwashing sink not affixed to wall due to missing sealant/ caulking. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler where tortilla is being stored. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler drawers located in front of fryers. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.