Pollo Tropical #129
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
95
Score
Pollo Tropical #129 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exit door.
35B-01-4
95
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container for back cook line. Operator installed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located above the three compartment sink soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at the three compartment sink soiled and in disrepair.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with gap underneath. Operator placed service call. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
82
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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 skirt steak (100F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hr. Employee reheated the beef . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked. Operator removed tables. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of the reach in cooler in disrepair by the drive thru window .
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing grout throughout the establishment.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of marinara on the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator removed container from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for employees at one bathroom available in lobby area.
31B-04-4
61
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (56F - Cold Holding) at fryer station. As per label for 2 hours. Operator added plantains to Time as a Public Health Control form to keep at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at door.
14-69-4
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written procedures to manager via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed reach in cooler containing rolling food cart at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-66-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked plastic containers on shelves across from 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with slushy machine at dry storage area.
14-45-4
Basic - Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance near walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of sliced jalapeños with rust.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee at front counter donned gloves, no hand wash. Manager coached employee and employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Observed time as a public health control written procedures available are incomplete. Discussed written plan with manager.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed rolling reach in cooler at front counter.
14-66-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at desserts reach in cooler at front counter. Manager placed ambient thermometer inside unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near fryer.
36-27-5
58
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink at cook line. Manager removed debris. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Manager corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on 10-1-2022. Provided
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning cooked vegetables at front counter not wearing hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front counter area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance at front counter area. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled with black substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service pans not inverted at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler drawers near service window. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor at 3 compartment sink and hand sink near service window. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #129 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #129 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #129?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #129.
How does Pollo Tropical #129 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #129 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #129's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #129 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #129 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 #129 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #129 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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