Pollo Tropical 224
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
Pollo Tropical 224 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 beef inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored both as per safety storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on bread bags by mop sink. Operator stored bag correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across deep fryers in kitchen. Employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 2 reach in coolers in disrepair inside kitchen. Observed both reach in coolers without food inside. As per Operator both reach in cooler were reported.
14-74-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by deep fryers.
22-16-4
90
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over butter inside Walk in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by kitchen prep area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board to cut cooked chicken by steam table in cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf over three compartment sink. Operator stored container properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching yellow rice in steam table in kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket used for lettuce in cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in cook line. Operator reset Sanitizer Bucket to (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents over tumbler in kitchen prep area.
36-34-5
45
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching rice in steam table at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed on right side of hood. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beverage soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. Operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical 224 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 224 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 224?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 224.
How does Pollo Tropical 224 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical 224 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical 224's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical 224 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical 224 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 224 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 224 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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