Pollo Tropical 30

581 Nw 57 Ave, Miami, FL 331264812

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Pollo Tropical 30 stretching back to 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Pollo Tropical 30's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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 reach-in cooler drawers located in the drive-thru area were found to be non-operational. As per operator the necessary parts have been ordered.

14-74-7

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Garbage can overflowing, located at the parking lot. During the inspection employee changed plastic garbage bag. **Corrected On-Site**

33-14-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer

14-69-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager replaced sign at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air vents in walk in cooler soiled with dust accumulation.

23-03-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 11/01/23

16-37-1

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor in the cook line.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of ice machine soiled. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fry station: yuca stored inside Pollo Tropical carry out bags. Assembly station: bread rolls stored inside Pollo Tropical carry out bags. Inspection discussed with the operator the proper bags/containers. Operator placed the yuca and bread rolls inside a pan with a lid. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the stove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan on the shelf above the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler at the front counter( cakes and bottles of water). Operator cleaned the reach in cooler at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-49-6

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink.

29-09-4

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

27-10-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf located over the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical 30 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 30 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 30?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 30.

How does Pollo Tropical 30 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pollo Tropical 30 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical 30's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical 30 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 30 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 30 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 30 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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