El Pollo Inka Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at El Pollo Inka Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting El Pollo Inka Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in salad prep area. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked octopus container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator stored chicken inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using gloves, then put baker gloves on with dirty interior, and after that touched clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish soup containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 94°F on cook line. Operator started to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 50° in prep cooler cookline. From last night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 50° in prep cooler cookline. From last night. Raw beef 48°. Cut tomato 48°. RAw fish 48°. Raw chicken 48°. Placed earlier this morning. Moved by manager to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear Hand wash sink hot water faucet supply turned off.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over ware washing area. Also, observed broken ceiling tile over ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of microwave. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under rear Hand wash sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door insulation not tight fitting. Gap between door and insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish Machine line.
36-22-4
47
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of oven inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled sugar, seasoning, salt, and garlic plastic containers stored on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over ware washing area. Also, observed broken ceiling tile over ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed knives and started to wash them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 90°F on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
61
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded Ice inside hand wash sink by prep area inside kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside seasoning container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored them upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles inside ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on Kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning container on shelf inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas not date marked inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. As per Chef pastas were cooked last Tuesday August 22nd, 2022. Chef date marked them. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup inside seasoning container inside kitchen. Chef removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and broken ceiling in ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves inside Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair inside ware washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil and chicken base containers stored on kitchen and dry storage floor. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 80°F on reach in cooler. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. Also observed soiled reach in cooler door handle in front of oven. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of oven.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking at hand wash sink by reach in cooler inside kitchen. Employee fixed leaking. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pollo Inka Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Inka Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pollo Inka Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Inka Restaurant.
How does El Pollo Inka Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Pollo Inka Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Pollo Inka Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Inka Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Pollo Inka Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Pollo Inka Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Inka Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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