Pollo Tropical #66
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
50
Score
Pollo Tropical #66 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded grilled chicken (128F - Hot Holding) at preparation line. As per GM for less than an hour. GM reheated shredded grilled chicken (167F - reaheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched walk in cooler door, touched oven door and proceeded to prepare cooked yellow rice . No gloves changed. Coached GM on proper gloves change.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler near fryers . As per GM for less than 2 hours. GM voluntarily discard product. Observed raw chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near three compartment sink. As per GM for less than an hour. GM placed product in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink across fryers with food debris.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting across cook line has cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided GM with a poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet metal containers stacked together at shelves on top of the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
50
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the reach in cooler located by the ice machine raw chicken (45F - Col-holding ); raw steak (58F - Cold-holding) as per operator placed in unit less than 1 hour. Manager transferred food to the walk in freezer to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with no hair restraint. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
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 yellow scoop handle touching the corn at the steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw tenderized beef stored above raw pork. Operator was coached how to store raw food in the holding units. Operator rearranged the product **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (67 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator they were been prepared for less than 4 hours. They placed it inside the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared pork sandwiches at 102°f in the thot drawer. According to operator they were just prepared, operator reheated sandwiches and placed back in drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at the front line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice was dumped inside the hand sink by the drive through.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles with food soil residues at the reach in cooler by the ice machine.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured by the mop sink.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stored above the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cover of the chicken tumbler in poor condition. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing on some areas of the kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored in the door handle of one drawer of the reach in cooler.
10-20-4
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 scoop not stored with handle above chicken at the front line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #66 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #66 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #66?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #66.
How does Pollo Tropical #66 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Pollo Tropical #66 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Pollo Tropical #66's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #66 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollo Tropical #66 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 #66 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #66 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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