Pollo Campero

4698 Nw 183 St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Campero appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami Gardens restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees Arnoldo, employee signed the food employee agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube in hand sink located in front of walk in cooler, operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot holding unit lid cracked.

14-11-5

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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/ Observed 5 employees present with no CFM on side. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handles soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On preparation line above the microwave.

36-27-5

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation area next to the rice while was prepared. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed cooked rice in reduced oxygen packaged and stored for more than 48 hours with not labeled. **Warning**

03G-09-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Sergio, Maria,Yeliani, Melissa,Melany, Yuleidis, Aura, with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels inside quaternary sanitation solution at 0 ppm, operator set up the bucket, recheck quaternary sanitation solution at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-08-4

Apr 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Campero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Campero on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Pollo Campero compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Pollo Campero most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Gardens average of 80.

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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Campero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pollo Campero inspected?

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

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