Pollo Campero

1099 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33126
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Pollo Campero appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Missing drain plug at dumpster” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area. During the inspection employee provided paper napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap, located at preparation kitchen.
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of French fries stored on the walk in freezer floor. During the inspection employee placed French fries cases on the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door reach in freezer interior soiled, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
95
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: Observed no plug at dumpster at time of callback **Time Extended**
33-11-4
95
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Campero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Campero on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Campero?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Campero.

How does Pollo Campero compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pollo Campero most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

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.

How often is Pollo Campero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Campero is inspected around three times per year on average.