How many health inspections has POLLO TROPICAL #19 had?

POLLO TROPICAL #19 has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POLLO TROPICAL #19 ever been shut down?

No, POLLO TROPICAL #19 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at POLLO TROPICAL #19?

The most frequently cited violations at POLLO TROPICAL #19 are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

POLLO TROPICAL #19

985 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead, FL 33030

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POLLO OPERATIONS INC · License: SEA2325162

POLLO TROPICAL #19 in Homestead, FL has 26 inspections on record with 198 total violations (7.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (26)

Mar 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 25, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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