Pollo Tropical 21
11670 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33157 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325142
What drove the grade
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection5 basic (2 repeats)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Observed above the fryer station.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed water leaking under the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed floor covered with standing water due to water leaking under the hand wash sink by the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed vents soiled in the kitchen are.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee cell phone stored above preparation area. Employee removed it.
Fixed on the spot
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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.