POLLO TROPICAL #19
985 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe fries (126F – Hot Holding) by pick up window, as per operator less than 1 hour, operator discarded fries during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food residues inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe soiled walk in cooler handle. Also observe soiled handle on cooked chicken hot holding unit across grill.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal water bottle inside reach in cooler by pick up window, operator removed water bottle from unit during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:49 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.