Pollo Tropical in Hialeah
Last inspected:
1592 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #39 in Hialeah has a 22-inspection record spanning from 2022 to March 2026, accumulating 129 violations at an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on food contact surfaces (cited in at least 7 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (recurring in recent inspections including March 2026), employee health issues including reporting and policy compliance (appearing in at least 4 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 3 inspections). Chemical storage violations were documented in at least 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 identified 6 violations including two high-priority hand-washing citations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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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— 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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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 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 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pollo Tropical in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Hialeah last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #39 in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #39 in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Hialeah had?
- Pollo Tropical #39 in Hialeah has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Hialeah find?
- Pollo Tropical #39 in Hialeah was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #39 in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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