Pollo Tropical in Florida City
Last inspected:
404 Se 1 Ave, Florida City, FL 33034Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 141 violations—an average of 6.4 violations per inspection, exceeding the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations appear frequently across the record, with employee health reporting cited in at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in 8 inspections, and hand washing violations in multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on May 31, 2018 for a blocked exit door. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 yielded 8 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory issues. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Florida City: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Florida City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical in Florida City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pollo Tropical in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Florida City last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Florida City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Florida City had?
- Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Florida City find?
- Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Florida City ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Florida City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #182 in Florida City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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