POLLO TROPICAL #39
1592 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler stored at front counter. As per operator prepared less than 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in freezer Recheck; cut lettuce (43F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F – Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator put more water to solution Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area, and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and brown cutting boards across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at cook line.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee skipped sanitizer step at three compartment sink.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dry storage area.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above hand sink across three compartment sink and above reach in cooler for desserts at drive thru area.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking pipe at three compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.