POLLO TROPICAL #182
404 SE 1 AVE · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator properly separated the raw meat. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer questions regarding the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on the correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed yellow cutting board soiled with an accumulation of old food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink near drive thru window.
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ac vents soiled above cook line.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near drive thru window.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout entire establishment.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:15 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.