Pollo Tropical in Miami
Last inspected:
1555 Nw 87 Ave, Miami, FL 331722615Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #24 in Miami has operated without emergency closures across 20 inspections since 2016, but compliance has been inconsistent. The facility averaged 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were concentrated in two inspections: October 2024 cited employee health reporting, food contact surface sanitation, proper cooking temperatures, and improper chemical storage; March 2024 documented similar issues including management awareness failures and employee health reporting deficiencies. Food contact surface violations appeared in at least five separate inspections, indicating a recurring sanitation management issue. The most recent inspection on February 13, 2026 identified one high-priority violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollo Tropical in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Miami last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #24 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 in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #24 in Miami are: Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Miami had?
- Pollo Tropical #24 in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Miami find?
- Pollo Tropical #24 in Miami was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #24 in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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