Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pan and sanitizing after, with no rinse. Educate employee how to properly wash rinse and sanitize.
16-13-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by 2 compartment sink and 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
90
May 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by the drive thru.
36-24-5
95
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) on the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours, operator reheated sweet plantains (170F - Reheating). Observed chicken (112F-127F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 1 hour ago, operator reheated chicken (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle with name label. Operator placed name. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by ice machine soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
70
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in the drive through window. Observed 3 live flying insects by the windows in the lobby. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 100+ dead flying insects throughout the windows in the lobby. Observed 1 dead flying insect by the drive thru window. Observed approximately 15+ dead flying insects next to the trash can in the lobby. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door by the drive thru window in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers of the walk in cooler with accumulated dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Under the front counter. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler where whole chicken is stored with standing water. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Nov 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall under kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall above kitchen counter, across from kitchen steamers. Operator killed roach and discarded during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves above kitchen prep counter soiled across from kitchen steamers. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Observed handwashing sink not affixed to wall due to missing sealant/ caulking. **Warning**
14-54-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler where tortilla is being stored. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler drawers located in front of fryers. **Warning**
29-49-6
64
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard while cooking chicken.
13-04-4
95
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89.
How does Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 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 Restaurant #89 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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