Pollo Tropical #7

1785 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 331624732

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Pollo Tropical #7 six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 72, putting Pollo Tropical #7 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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 pork (130F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee was unable to answer what's the minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Instructed operator regarding the food minimum cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-15-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees ice cream bucket stored inside black plastic bag on reach in freezer. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the wear washing area.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed both walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust.

23-03-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the chicken walk in cooler. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

14-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in the produce walk in cooler with accumulation of dust. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (108F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box, placed inside 30 minutes ago as per operator. Placed item in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Observed employee washing a container and rinsing it in a prep sink. Educated employee to always wash, rinse and sanitize in the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

16-28-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the warewashing area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the AC unit.

14-33-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets torn

14-11-5

Basic - Heat cabinet interior has an accumulation of soiled residues. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #7 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #7 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #7?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #7.

How does Pollo Tropical #7 compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

Pollo Tropical #7 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has Pollo Tropical #7's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #7 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pollo Tropical #7 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pollo Tropical #7 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #7 is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Jennifers Cafeteria

16462 Ne 16 Ave

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Tiffanie Restaurant

666 167 Street

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Horace Bakery

16732 Ne 6 Avenue

Score: 43 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in North Miami Beach → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in North Miami Beach