Pollo Tropical #46
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #46 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables (113F - Hot Holding), as per manager less than two hours. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table across cook line by ovens. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboards soiled by dry storage under cooking oil containers.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled Above front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand sink by cook line across beans cook station.
29-20-5
86
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at washing area. Employee dried water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside tomatoes container with handle in contact with product. Operator placed the handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) on service cart. Operator discarded solution, new solution retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables (118F - Hot Holding) at hot holding units at dry storage area. As per manager less than 1 hour. Manager took to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Near ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cook line and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over preparation sink area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt container not labeled at preparation area kitchen area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. splitter added no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed one drip containers missing on hood system.
14-73-4
82
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under shelves at walk in freezer.
36-10-4
90
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were cold holding inside the reach in cooler is between 55°f - 52°F. It is not kept food cold properly. Raw chicken breast (52F - Cold Holding); raw churrasco (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items were cold holding inside the reach in cooler more than four hours temperatures is between 55°f - 52°F. It is not kept food cold properly. Raw chicken breast (52F - Cold Holding); raw churrasco (55F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
01B-02-5
74
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Three leches located front counter area. Operator marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
82
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Located hand wash sink kitchen.
35B-02-4
82
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By fryer area.
36-27-5
95
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small yellow cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed tray of bread stored less than 6 inches off ground. Manager elevated product for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #46 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #46 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #46?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #46.
How does Pollo Tropical #46 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #46 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #46's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #46 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #46 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 #46 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #46 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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