Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO TROPICAL 5

18710 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331576805

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3456639
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8755246
DBPR license2324017

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched without washing hands.

#3High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw chicken on the grill then he cleaned his hands with a clean paper towel roll without changing gloves. The employee also touched a clean aluminum container where he was putting cooked chicken breast. Discussed and coached employee proper methods. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.