Pollo Tropical #125
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #125 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Pollo Tropical #125 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink to left of dish machine. Employee provided soap and refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of over. Operator removed from handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler to the right of fryer station soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler to the right of frying station in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled cieling vents above dry storage area and dish wash machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread stored on floor across from mop sink area. Operator removed bread from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around ground of dumpster area.
33-19-4
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drink inside ice machine. Operator discarded the drink and started to discard ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee drink inside ice machine. Operator discarded the drink and started to discard ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container with handle in contact with product at prep area. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line marinated chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding); as per cook was used 20 minutes prior and placed back into cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Manager removed and stored correctly.
42-01-4
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to cook line marinated chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); marinated whole chicken (51F - Cold Holding); as per manager was placed about 1 hour ago from walk in. Manager placed items into walk in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of walk-in-cooler from vent fans/ condenser.
36-22-4
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. standing unit,cookline ; marinated chicken ,as per operator about 2hr ago, operator removed to walk-in cooler for additional cooling. (45F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
78
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on the front service counter, 1 live fly on the window in the dining area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the mens bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
61
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing marinade stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the dumpster pad.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen, ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior cover on ice bin soiled,by the drive tru window. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #125 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #125 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #125?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #125.
How does Pollo Tropical #125 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #125 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #125's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #125 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #125 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 Tropical #125 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #125 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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