Pollo Tropical #231

7021 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33144

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 30, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical #231 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 30, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pollo Tropical #231 dates to Aug 30, 2023.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pollo Tropical #231 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line: cheese (54F - Cold Holding), as per operator. Placed on the line 45 minutes before the inspection. Operator moved the container with cheese to the walk in cooler. **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. Prep area, by the stove: cooked peppers (88F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Observed operator reheat to 169F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of a small reach in freezer: employee personal opened bottle of water on top of the reach freezer nearby the pan with sweet plantains. Observed operator moved to the office. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator prepared new a solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter.

29-34-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface by the hot box units.

14-33-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink leaking pipe, located by the 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer reach in cooler in disrepair no food was stored inside.

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #231 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #231 on file is from Aug 30, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical #231 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pollo Tropical #231 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical #231's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #231 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #231 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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