Pollo Tropical #18
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Pollo Tropical #18, located at 1454 Alton Rd in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 26, 2026. This inspection identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues with food cooling temperatures and standing water on the floor. Across ten scored inspections, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler dated from last night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler dated from last night.
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
36-73-4
67
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the upright refrigerator next to the ice machine. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Light shield soiled. Observed by the walk in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restrooms. The manager put up the signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Observed by the walk-in cooler.
29-20-5
82
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the urinal covered with a clear trash bag.
32-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several little holes in the wall above the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at fryer hood system.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled by the fryer. Observed the walk in cooler fan guard and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in the mop sink. The manager inverted it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with a hat but hair passing their shoulders while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rolling reach in cooler with rusted shelves. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer with floor soiled.
36-10-4
82
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed yuca bites in plastic Togo bags in the walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Observed at the drive through. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the rack in the ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area.
36-27-5
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed the urinal covered with a trash bag.
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed solid toilet paper on the floor and seat covered in urine.
32-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep grooves in the yellow 42 gallon bruit plastic container.
14-11-5
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 in a container of sugar. The manager moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (47F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler under front counter, due to gaskets around door frame in disrepair, not allowing door to properly close, less than 4 hours. Advised to Manager, to submerge dessert food items in ice or place into another cooler unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair located around door frame of reach in cooler used to stored various sauces and desserts, under front counter area.
14-11-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at cookline/fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at women's restroom used by food employees and customers.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at reach in cooler used to stored various sauces and desserts, under front counter area.
29-49-6
70
Aug 24, 2022
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. Observed chopped chicken breast (116F - Hot Holding) located in drawers of hot holding unit, where chicken is chopped , less than 4 hours. Manager removed to reheat to 165F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets located at reach in freezer, used to store yuca and fries. Employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located in cooler unit where " roll in cart" filled with raw whole chicken is stored, across from grill.
14-33-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at all hood filter system above cookline, grill station and fryer station.
14-73-4
74
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