Pollo Tropical #249
16951 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624559
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 6 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitNov 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
3 flies flying under hand wash sink in women's handicap bathroom, employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Rear kitchen. Storage of single service cups and packages of bread in soiled rack shelves. Employee start cleaning all shelves.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A97Routine inspection3 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 25, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In walk in freezer, ice build up on floor.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In kitchen, all floor throughout has standing water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In prep area by storage area, ceiling vent soiled with mold like substance.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.