Pollo Tropical #6
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #6 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
Across the inspection history, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Pollo Tropical #6's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control, no written procedures. Operator printed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Across from fryers.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lettuce reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled across from grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer/cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer with old food debris next to warmer.
22-16-4
78
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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 pork (108F - Hot Holding) inside warmer near cook line, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored next to single service boxes at front line. Operator removed grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee apple pie stored on sandwich press at front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside cracked tile at fryer
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at fryer
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer with food debris near steamers.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink draining slowly in dish area.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored not covered on shelf inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
74
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of tylenol stored under prep table on cook line next to tortillas. Operator removed Tylenol. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at raw chicken reach in cooler near cook line.
14-11-5
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce at 60° for an undetermined amount of time , see stop sale .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan of cut lettuce at 60°.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no hand washing between uses , corrected, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing between glove use . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in water in walk in cooler as well as in front of reach in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Conner wall in back kitchen area in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected, manager placed wiping cloth in bucket . **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath kitchen oven.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dust on top of hot holding unit kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (44F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler as per operator less than 1 hour. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) inside the drawer cooler located at the front counter as per operator less than 30 minutes. Observed cut tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding) at the front prep area as per operator less than 30 minutes operator added ice to container.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of yuca fries at the front counter, operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 lights in disrepair in the front kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting containers on shelf over 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawer reach in cooler gasket in poor repair at the front counter area. Observed air curtain at exit back door not working properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed lid container broken at the prep area.
14-12-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #6 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #6 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #6?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #6.
How does Pollo Tropical #6 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #6 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #6's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #6 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #6 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 #6 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #6 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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