Pollo Tropical 26
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Pollo Tropical 26 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for metal food pans stored on shelves behind 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed missing grout on the floor of the kitchen and front prep areas and back area.
36-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in cooler holding lettuce, tomatoes, etc. at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle in cook line. Manager had employee place in utensil holder on the line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
82
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the front line. As per operator they placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Operator placed ice on top and took chicken to the walk in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling soiled located in the front kitchen area.
36-34-5
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 the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Trolley of chicken reaching temperatures from 45-49F. Per operator, placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Operator place chicken in ice to cool down.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food containers wet nesting stored on the shelves across of 3 compartment sinks **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bottom of the door gasket of the standing reach in cooler located in the front area in disrepair and not holding temperature. Trolley of chicken reaching temperatures from 45-49F. Per operator, placed chicken at 9 am this morning. Operator place chicken in ice to cool down.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe gap at the bottoms corner of the back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on the floor tiles in various areas of the front area, kitchen, and back area.
36-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed the second light to the right burned out, located in the hood above stove. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of reach in cooler soiled, located in the front prep table. Also observed the reach in cooler located in the font area which houses the salsa soiled. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler. Also observed the counter located where the panini machine in the front area soiled. Employees cleaned the surface. Observed the shelving units located in the back area, above door opening, that that houses single use foil items soiled with grease. Observed the shelving unit inside of the standing reach in cooler located in the font area soiled. Manager cleaned shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on observed whole cooked chicken (129F - Hot Holding), as per operator food was hot holding on the grill for less than an hour. Instead operator reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Buildup of food at reach in cooler door handle located at front counter.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food storage container cracked at shelves located in front of the three compartment sink. Observed at front counter green cutting board cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two In-use knifes stored under toaster located at front counter.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use thongs stored at cook line door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning at the right side at cook line next to hood filter.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located at front counter..
23-03-4
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator filled third compartment with sanitizer, employee now doing all 3 steps. **Corrected On-Site**
16-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Overflow drain in hand wash sink missing overflow device.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gaskets soiled in raw chicken cooler operator, cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at grill station.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed chicken cutting board grooved, at grill area.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at bottom of back door or exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in upright cooler next to grill.
05-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle available at ladies bathroom.
32-12-5
70
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food containers for rice soiled inside with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed dollies for rice not easily movable wheels are stuck.
14-56-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on chiller torn. Next to kettles.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a small air gap from weather strip on exit door in back of the house
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with excessive grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical 26 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 26 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 26?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 26.
How does Pollo Tropical 26 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical 26 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical 26's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical 26 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 26 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 26 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 26 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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