Pollo Tropical #230
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
64
Score
Pollo Tropical #230 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked injected meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed cooked steak (120F - Cooking); Employee cooked meat more time, Recheck cooked steak (155F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03C-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty Above front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gaskets warmers torn near cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
64
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked churrasco (113F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken filet (120F - Hot Holding) at drawers by cook line. As per employee less than 2 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near three compartment sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease above prep sink across mop sink. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
70
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken container stored over RTE fiesta beans at walk in cooler. Manager removed the fiesta beans and relocated above raw product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked cut chicken fillets (113F - Hot Holding) at steam table area. As per manager less than 4 hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting at storage dry area.
24-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls above preparation area not inverted. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at prep area and kitchen. Observed vents soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside standing water at steam table at 123F. Manager discarded water and stored utensils in dry container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
50
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling in disrepair above mop sink area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of sweet corn stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at kitchen area.
36-34-5
82
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside brown rice container. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains
36-73-4
90
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) under steam table. Manager diluted the solution and last reading Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to prep sink. Manager provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen. Also observed ceiling tiled soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Manager hang the mops for drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Steam oven with shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
95
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above dry beans. Employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #230 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #230 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #230?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #230.
How does Pollo Tropical #230 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #230 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #230's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #230 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 #230 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 #230 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #230 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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