Pollo Tropical #59
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pollo Tropical #59 stretching back to 2022. Pollo Tropical #59 was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Pollo Tropical #59's latest score of 86 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 employee touched face, continue serving food, front counter. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand sink next to ice machine.
29-11-4
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelve over triple sink. Employee started to incline containers for proper drying. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under ice machine.
36-22-4
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
May 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Employee provided and installed vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers water nesting on shelves over triple sink. Manager properly placed the containers for air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at first hand sink at mens room.
31B-04-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
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 hose attached no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Employee provided and installed the vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris across walk in cooler door. Employee started to clean the handle. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusty across walk in cooler door.
22-16-4
78
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 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 at front line about 11 Cuban sandwiches (96F - Hot Holding) as per manager was made at 10:27am. Manager moved to warmer to reheat sandwiches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at cleaned stored metal containers above triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle at reach in cooler under front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughput rear of kitchen and walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt on prep counter not labeled. Manager placed a label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container with cooked pork in shelves of walk in cooler without date marked. As per employee pork was cooked yesterday at 11:00 am. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink at the back area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo cups stored on floor at back area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in wheelchair accessible bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone next to iced tea dispenser and portioned cookies. Employee removed during inspection.
40-06-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #59 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #59 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #59?
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 #59.
How does Pollo Tropical #59 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #59 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #59's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #59 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 #59 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 #59 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #59 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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