Pollo Tropical #71

17084 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pollo Tropical #71 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up three times.

Pollo Tropical #71 scores about where you'd expect for a Sunny Isles Beach restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Advised manager Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler (raw chicken) gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed AC vents and ceiling tiles soiled dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Observed grout missing in some areas next to fryer. Advised manager that Floors must be maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Observed interior of oven soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed metal pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans were stored on shelf in ware wash area not completely inverted in order to drain excess water.
24-08-4
74
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from soda machine. Manager has open ticket for maintenance request. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in being used as a dump sink. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
78
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #71 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #71 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #71?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #71.

How does Pollo Tropical #71 compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Pollo Tropical #71 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical #71's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #71 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 #71 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 #71 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #71 is inspected around two times per year on average.