Pollo Campero

3710 W 85 St, Hialeah, FL 33018
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Pollo Campero has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.

Among Hialeah restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located next to soda machine at the service window. Operator replaced the paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name, Belany, Florida, Angel, with around 6 months of being hired,
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes and storing clean dishes without washing her hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizer 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers stored over the three compartment sink wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
55
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Manager discarded rice on site. Provided Manager with the Health Department information to summit plans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Oct 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked rice with veggies in a reduced oxygen packaged with no approved HACCP plan Approved Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Manager discarded rice on site. Provided Manager with the Health Department information to summit plans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Campero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Campero on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Campero?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Campero.

How does Pollo Campero compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Pollo Campero most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Pollo Campero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Campero have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Campero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.