Pollo Tropical 150

1277 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Pollo Tropical 150, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pollo Tropical 150 is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans above the three compartment sink, wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Apr 24, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 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 under steam table: steak (121F - Hot Holding). Cook placed back on grill, second temp: 170F Reheated. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink across warewash; difficult to receive paper towels.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed at cook line; associate unable to tell inspector what temperature to cook the chicken to. Inspector went over cooking temperature with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter.

14-33-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to mop sink.

36-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall next to hand sink at drive thru.

36-24-5

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

36-34-5

Feb 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in cooler at the bottom of the unit.

14-69-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit is damaged, false reading. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Front line, cold holding pullout drawer: gasket torn/broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. By the fry station: souffle cups and lids not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris underneath kitchen ovens.

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to walk-in gaskets, observed dusty top surface of kitchen equipment ovens, and kitchen shelves.

23-03-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical 150 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 150 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical 150 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pollo Tropical 150 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical 150's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical 150 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 150 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 150 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 150 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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