Pollo Tropical #55
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #55 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Pollo Tropical #55's latest score of 41 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female worker wearing gloves, touched her glasses and proceeded to cut food without washing her hands and changing gloves at the food line.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Observed boxes of unwashed vegetables above pans of ready to eat fiesta beans and corn and sauces inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several openings and small holes on ceiling tile above cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at front area, above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding from floor tile and wall near the kitchen door and case opening entrance to front area and cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food pans on shelves above three compartment sink in back area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior panel of walk in cooler door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing grout on floor in kitchen areas.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair around cook line area and back area.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cove grout missing making it not easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on vent, ceiling, shelves and floor inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the shelf support pegs for the shelves that hold single use pans.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking on the handle of handwash station across of office and leaking faucet at handwash station closest to entrance door.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the mop sink. Manager placed mop on hanger to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled grease like substance on top frying station left side .
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in cooler . Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open , manager closed properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease on left wall next to frying station.
36-27-5
82
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding for back prep area floor.
36-08-4
95
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor and ceiling. Also observed ice buildup at front line low boy dessert cooler. Informed manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle soiled at 2 compartment and 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container of raw beef. Manager instructed employee to change label. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish shelf near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed covered container of marinated chicken Random breast stored under water dripping in reach in back up cooler by 3 compartment sink. Showed manager drip. **Repeat Violation**
08B-52-4
78
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed 2 paper towel dispensers not fully functional. As per manager new dispensers on order.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in women's bathroom. Water reached 81F After 3 minutes of running water.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of roll in cooler soiled in preparation area. Employee cleaned and sanitized handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling vent at drive through window area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula wedged between wall and 3 compartment sink. Employee removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at dish shelf. Employee started to rearrange pans to dry out. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout in kitchen preparation area. As per manager repair is scheduled.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed one box raw chicken stored under dripping water from line of refrigerator system in walk in cooler. Employee moved box from under drip. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ceiling of freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at fryer station reach in freezer. Employee cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
55
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding ) as per manager for less than 1 hour. Operator throw chicken away. Observed ham and cheese sandwhich (79F - Hot Holding) as per manager is under time control.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sweet plantains no time marking. As per operator 1 hour. Operator time marked product. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching cut tomatoes at cook line.
10-06-5
70
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Blast freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by the the office.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler by the ice machine has solid,
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dessert reach in cooler by the take out window.
22-16-4
78
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cut boards soiled at cut station
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food handlers not wearing hair restraints to go team.
13-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on ready to use containers above prep sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids propped open with pieces of wood.
33-16-4
74
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed rinse hose lower than flood rim of sink, at three compartment sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn succotash (47 F - Cold Holding), in walk in cooler. As per manager for less than 1 hour. Moved to freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled and scared, front line counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working food without a hair net at front line.
13-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed the bug zapper located above the tea preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #55 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #55 on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #55?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #55.
How does Pollo Tropical #55 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #55 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #55's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #55 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollo Tropical #55 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pollo Tropical #55 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #55 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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