Pollo Tropical # 4

8700 Bird Road, Miami, FL 33165

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Pollo Tropical # 4 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Pollo Tropical # 4's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at the three compartment sink in disrepair.

36-03-4

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled hands, arms or fingernails. Observed male cook line employee wash hands and closed soiled faucet handle with same hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located at the front service window with torn gasket.

14-11-5

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed back cook line with missing hood drip container.

14-73-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by kitchen entrance and office.

36-22-4

May 16, 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 chicken breast (128F - Hot Holding) at warming drawers at cook line. As per cook, for approximately 1 hour. Cook reheated product to 181F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal and plastic containers stacked on shelves across from and above from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Observed slow draining water in handwash sink located next to ice machine.

29-20-5

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line used near steam table.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting stored in front of 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door of establishment.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water besides grill at cook line.

36-22-4

Feb 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major 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 Maduros (45F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler across from fryer area. As per manager, less than one hour.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with black substance at preparation area near walking in freezer.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair across from fryer area.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent at fryer area.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty surface. Observed cooking utensils stored on soiled wall.

24-06-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored on shelves at 3 compartment sink area.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer of reach-in cooler at preparation area in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of flour not covered at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris across from fryer area. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical # 4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical # 4 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical # 4?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical # 4.

How does Pollo Tropical # 4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pollo Tropical # 4 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical # 4's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical # 4 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 # 4 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 # 4 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical # 4 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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