Pollo Tropical #65
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #65 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Pollo Tropical #65 was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Pollo Tropical #65's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk on cooler door handles soiled with grease. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents at front counter soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in freezer, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food residue inside reach in cooler next to fry station. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed white bucket with Salt no labeled inside metal rack across 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with black substance inside walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed on the ground discarded cardboards next to back door near dumpster. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-20-4
78
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line , manager removed and with clean one. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled in dry storage area, manager labeled product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on the floor of walk in cooler soiled with food debris, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed pieces of wood next to dumpster area in parking area.
33-19-4
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. As evidence of no sanitizer concentration 0 quat sanitizer in the bucket. Sanitizer was replaced and checked with the test kit , so quat 200 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic container handle touching the rice . Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in water, quat 0 ppm. Person in charge replaced the sanitizer. Quat sanitizer 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed in cut tomatoes, Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones next to mango tea dispenser.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in cooked corn and croutons containers at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle not identified, Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee handle raw chicken then wash hands with cold water and proceeded to handle ready to eat foods.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler operator began mopping up water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment in ware washing/ prep area
36-64-5
70
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #65 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #65 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #65?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #65.
How does Pollo Tropical #65 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical #65 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical #65's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #65 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #65 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 #65 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #65 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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