Pollo Tropical #182
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #182 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so Pollo Tropical #182 is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (130F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at pack line. As per manager sweet plantain wasn't supposed to in that unit. Manager voluntarily discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at front counter prep line has cut mark and is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor at walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler located at front counter. Employee started cleaning reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on dry food rack at front counter. Operator had employees scrub shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed urinal in disrepair in men's restroom. As per operator; technician is already aware. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents. Operator had employees begin to dust ceiling. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line across walk in cooler. Operator had employees begin cleaning floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
78
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (68 F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler at the front. As per operator ham has placed less than 3 hours ago. Operator took the ham to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed at 3:40 pm butter at the front line was not discarded at time marked on label 2:37 pm.stop sale.
03F-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
70
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50 F - Cold Holding)at the front line. Also observed butter (67 F - Cold Holding) As per manager less than 2 hours. Operator placed the ham inside the walk in cooler and discarded the butter. Operator was advised to include butter in the TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork sandwich (92 F - Hot Holding). Operator was advised to include sandwiches in TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES.
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a water leaking from steamer at the front line. Also observed reach in freezer gasket torn. Observed next to fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed a water leaking from the steamer at the front line.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the drive through window.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the reach in cooler by the fryers.
23-03-4
61
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork. Operator relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS near warmer. Operator put immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observe female bathroom with no hot water. Operator opened hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager was outside for 10 minutes. And beans (75 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for 20 minutes. Manager moved the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Operator moved the beans to the steamer to be reheating to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (115 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per manager for less than two hours. And cooked steak (128 F - Hot Holding) at hot drawer front counter. As per manager for less than 15 minutes. Manager discarded the product. And moved the steak to the grill to be reheating to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at +500ppm. Manager added water to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at +500 ppm. Operator added water to the sanitizer bucket to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside of hand wash sink located at front counter.
31A-11-4
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 reach in freezer gasket soiled located in front of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of preparation sinks next to walk in cooler and faucet of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside of the container identified as brown rice.
02D-01-5
Basic - Yellow Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded the cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on preparation table located in front of ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #182 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #182 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #182?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #182.
How does Pollo Tropical #182 compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Pollo Tropical #182 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Pollo Tropical #182's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #182 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #182 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 #182 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #182 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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