Pollo Tropical #109

12000 Nw 7Th Avenue, North Miami, FL 33168

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pollo Tropical #109, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average North Miami restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven . **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.

22-08-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled,

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Employee put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC Vents soiled

36-34-5

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook grill employee touched his phone with gloves on it. I addressed the employee to wash his hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Show all 8 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #109 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #109 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #109?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #109.

How does Pollo Tropical #109 compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Pollo Tropical #109 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Pollo Tropical #109's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #109 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #109 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 Tropical #109 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #109 is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Clives Cafe

14537 Nw 7 Ave

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Little Caesars Pizza #2311

10920 Nw 7 Ave

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Eat My Way Miami

12143 Nw 7 Avenue

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in North Miami → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in North Miami