Pollo Tropical #190

825 E 49 St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2302728

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitJul 21, 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.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed paper towels inside hand washing sink across walk in cooler. Manager cleaned during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed tray of bread being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Employee removed and stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed wall next to soda machine at service window soiled with dark substance. Employee cleaned during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Observed at dining area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwash sinks and supplies1