Pollo Tropical #39
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
78
Score
Pollo Tropical #39 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Pollo Tropical #39 scores about where you'd expect for a Hialeah restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet at dumpster enclosure no vacuum breaker mop sink splitter added no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket containing marinade mix stored on the floor , inside walk in freezer. Employee stored marinade on shelf above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treathed faucet outside by front door no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in cooler.
36-27-5
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator put more water to solution Recheck; Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler stored at front counter. As per operator prepared less than 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in freezer Recheck; cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (42F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at dry storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above hand sink across three compartment sink and above reach in cooler for desserts at drive thru area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking pipe at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at ware washing area, and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and brown cutting boards across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee skipped sanitizer step at three compartment sink.
16-13-5
52
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed at reach in freezer next to fryer yuca stored in to go bag (non food grade).
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed At dining area ceiling tiles and vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach under three compartment sink. And 2 dead roaches behind bread racks. By service window. Operator discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at storage area and next to walk in cooler entrance wall soiled.
36-27-5
70
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist jewelry. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
95
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed old labels fro clean containers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and breading containers no labeled with name at dry storage area. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinate raw pork (46F- 45F - Cold Holding)stored inside walk in cooler. As per manager marinate raw pork was prepared yesterday afternoon, food was inside walk in cooler overnight. Observed flan (49F- 50F - Cold Holding)stored inside reach in cooler by front counter. Operator discarded it.
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket and bottle of water stored on dry storage area next to single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing two door cooler door handle and gasket disrepair, located by the the office.
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #39 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #39 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #39?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #39.
How does Pollo Tropical #39 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Pollo Tropical #39 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Pollo Tropical #39's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #39 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 #39 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 #39 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #39 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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