Pollo Tropical 8
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pollo Tropical 8 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Miami Springs restaurants, the typical score is 78; Pollo Tropical 8 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler used to stored chicken by drive through window.
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
90
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid by cook line. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching corn inside container at front counter. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Parmesan cheese container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands . Manager coached employee on proper handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
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 did not know proper cooking temperature of chicken.
53B-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice scoop at front counter being stored on standing water. Manager discarded water . **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor at walk in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching T-shirt and after handling food trays without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee was trained by Inspector how to wash hands properly. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle by drive through window.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by drive through window.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing grout inside kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with oil unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed inside garbage area.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
78
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside ware washing area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching rice at steam table. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic containers stored on shelf by three compartment sink. Operator stored them in order to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching corn in steam table. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by drive through window, and Walk in cooler gasket. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking inside Walk in freezer.
29-11-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical 8 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 8 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 8?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 8.
How does Pollo Tropical 8 compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Pollo Tropical 8 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Pollo Tropical 8's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical 8 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 8 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 8 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 8 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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