Pollo Tropical 25
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
86
Score
Pollo Tropical 25 has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Miami Gardens sits at 80, putting Pollo Tropical 25 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed guacamole (67/65F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (68/66F - Cooling); covered with a plastic wrap, operator uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
86
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Sauce reach in cooler at the front counter with gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed rolling reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling behind the stove in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler and ware washing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda nozzles at the drive thru window soiled. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed reach in cooler, reach in freezers and hot holding box with shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the stove, and dry storage room. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under the stove and bean maker. **Warning**
36-10-4
58
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair net or hat while engaging in food preparation at the front line. Employees put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the front counter reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table in the back kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at the front counter reach in cooler and by the fryers.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
74
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf under preparation table has rust.
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee clean reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven, grills, deep fryers, and stove has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Kitchen, dining room, walk in cooler/freezer and bathroom floors soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Preparation shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed by the kitchen handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical 25 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 25 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 25?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 25.
How does Pollo Tropical 25 compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Pollo Tropical 25 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Pollo Tropical 25's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical 25 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 25 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pollo Tropical 25 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 25 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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