Pollo Tropical 9

2710 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 331333728

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Pollo Tropical 9 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pollo Tropical 9's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at drive thru area reach in cooler, container containing garlic cilantro sauce soiled with spilled sauce. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at drive thru area ice bin cup used in ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at oven prep area of kitchen behind stoves and equipment floors soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler container of raw marinating chicken stored uncovered. Operator placed lid onto container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 22, 2025

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 yuca cheese balls (90F - Hot Holding); as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat to begin reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich press grill soiled accumulation of grease and food residue.

22-02-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under hand wash located next to drive thru service area. Operator swept and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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 at front line steam table, grilled chicken breast (122F - Hot Holding). As per employee for20 minutes, was going to be chopped. Employee discarded container.

03B-01-6

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed next to hand wash sink at rear drive thru area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at beverage cooler at front counter.

29-49-6

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at rear presentation window soiled with black mold like substance. Operator began to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

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 at prep steam table in a container of white rice, scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed and stored upright. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured the carbon dioxide tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stainless steel containers wet nesting at shelf next to three compartment sink. Operator turned up the containers to air dried. **Corrected On-Site** **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 an utensil handle touching the corn at steam table. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking next to three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for food containers stored on shelf by the ware washing area . **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed by the fryers. **Corrected On-Site**

14-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with accumulation food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical 9 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical 9 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical 9?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical 9.

How does Pollo Tropical 9 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Pollo Tropical 9 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Pollo Tropical 9's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical 9 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical 9 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 9 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical 9 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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