Pollo Tropical #128

7845 N. Hialeah Gardens Blvd., Hialeah, FL 33018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #128 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Hialeah average 76, so Pollo Tropical #128 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed under-counter reach in freezer located next to the fryer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, cooler located under the hot holding unit at cook line.

14-11-5

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Instructed manager to refilled sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink for proper equipment sanitation. Employee added QT sanitizer solution to water bringing it to approximately 200ppm.

22-43-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on drain board above the three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled, oven across from walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located next to the fryers at cook line.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at ware washing station.

29-20-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution 0ppm. Manager instructed employee to replaced all sanitizer bucket water sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-08-4

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the time of the inspection observed no paper towel at hand sink located by the 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled in all reach in cooler. Observed shelves soiled located near the drive through window.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of sauces in front counter with no labels.

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

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

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up ice in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed utensils hanging on equipment door.

10-20-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 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. Observed grilled chicken breast at 129F Hot holding inside steam food warmer by steam table counter. According to cook prepared 90 minutes ago. Cook put chicken breast on top of grill to reheat to 165 F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled on reach in coolers by front counter. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at vegetable washing sink faucet leaking.

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #128 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #128 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #128?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #128.

How does Pollo Tropical #128 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Pollo Tropical #128 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Pollo Tropical #128's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #128 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #128 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 #128 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #128 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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