Pollo Tropical 11

2490 W 60 St, Hialeah, FL 330164472

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical 11 eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Hialeah sits at 76, putting Pollo Tropical 11 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink and preparation table.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at the cook line.

36-17-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked churrasco kept under time control not time marked. As per operator churrasco was cooked less than 30 minutes ago. Operator time marked product on site. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit located at cook line.

23-03-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line front counter observed yuca bites (108F - Hot Holding), as per employee recently misplaced from hot holding unit, employee removed item to reheat. yuca bites (178F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In the walk in cooler observed container lid cracked, manager removed to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with some old food accumulation.

22-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above the three component sink.

24-08-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage area. Employee dried floor. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in freezer. And hood filters soiled. Employee cleaned gaskets during inspection.

23-03-4

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at dining area dusty.

36-34-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed at grill area yellow cutting board. Manager discarded cutting board with a new one **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical 11 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 11 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 11?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 11.

How does Pollo Tropical 11 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Pollo Tropical 11 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Pollo Tropical 11's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical 11 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 11 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 11 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 11 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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