Pollo Campero
865 W 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338700
What drove the grade
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection5 intermediate, 5 basic-20
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 21Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
As per operator employee Daily is no longer working at the establishment, observed training for Isabella and Isaac. Observed no agreement for employee Jose.
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
As per operator employee Daily is no longer working at the establishment, observed training for Isabella and Isaac. Observed no agreement for employee Jose.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Still observed.
More time given
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed no training for Jose, Daily, Isabella and Isaac have been working more than 60 days.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed dirty cup inside hand wash sink by pick up window.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed next hot holding unit at kitchen area.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for Jose, Daily, Isabella and Isaac have been working more than 60 days.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at dry storage area. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Observed under racks at walk in freezer.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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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.