Pollo Tropical # 3
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Pollo Tropical # 3 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pollo Tropical # 3 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchens.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label.
02D-01-5
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker for splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks next to triple sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents in establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment in drive through area. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop closet. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
42-01-4
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 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. Observed cooked onion (116 F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (129 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to be reheated. Final temperature for onion (177°F- reheating) and cooked vegetables (167°F - reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at the entrance by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line at refrigerator system of the walk-in freezer. Operator moved the box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout missing between tiles at the back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up at the fan covers of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed the hood drip tray missing at the fryers section. Hood drip tray was added. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the dishwashing area hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 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. Observed at the kitchen area ham (89F - Hot Holding) Operator removed the ham to heat up **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed return vent on-top of the triple sinksoiled
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed the cove tile by the the grill to cooke the chicken breast and churrasco
36-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the grout between tiles missing in several areas of the kitchen area.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood filter tray containers **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling tile near the walk in freezer in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical # 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical # 3 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical # 3?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical # 3.
How does Pollo Tropical # 3 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical # 3 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical # 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical # 3 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical # 3 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 # 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical # 3 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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