Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami
Last inspected:
741 Nw 37 Avenue, Miami, FL 33125Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #1 in Miami has been inspected 24 times since 2015, accumulating 126 violations across the inspection history — an average of 5.2 violations per inspection, equivalent to the statewide average. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Food contact surface violations appear throughout the record, cited in at least 7 inspections dating back several years. Employee health reporting violations were documented in August 2025, and shell stock handling violations appeared in the same inspection. Two fire safety violations were noted in 2015 and 2016, involving blocked or locked exits, both corrected. The most recent inspection on February 13, 2026 resulted in one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami had?
- Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami find?
- Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- Has Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical # 1 in Miami has 2 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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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