Pollo Tropical in Miami

Last inspected:

10705 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174

Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Pollo Tropical #59 in Miami has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 97 violations—an average of 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across the record, including shell stock requirements (cited in the most recent December 2025 inspection), proper hand and arm washing (July 2025), employee health policy violations (January 2024), toxic substance control (cited in five separate inspections), and chemical storage (April 2024). A fire safety violation for a blocked marked exit was documented and corrected on-site in December 2021. The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

23Inspections
100Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pollo Tropical in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Pollo Tropical in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Pollo Tropical in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 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

— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 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

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pollo Tropical in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical in Miami last inspected?
Pollo Tropical #59 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 17, 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 #59 in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Toxic substance control.
How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Miami had?
Pollo Tropical #59 in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Miami find?
Pollo Tropical #59 in Miami was most recently inspected on August 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pollo Tropical in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Pollo Tropical #59 in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Pollo Tropical in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pollo Tropical #59 in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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