Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
14150 Sw 8th Street, Miami, FL 33184Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami has been inspected 20 times since January 2022, recording 87 total violations—an average of 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across inspections, including employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage violations (cited in 6 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in 7 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on January 17, 2018, when a marked exit path was blocked by a garbage container. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 found 8 violations including three high-priority findings for management awareness, employee health reporting, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami had?
- Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami find?
- Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72 in Miami has 1 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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