Pollo Tropical #65
8200 NW 27 Ave, Miami, FL 33147 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330064
What drove the grade
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 complaint inspection4 basic (2 repeats)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in freezer at fry station soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed on the ground cardboard boxes and paper wraps next to dumpster area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed standing water in front 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed food residue on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 2
A94Complaint inspection5 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 19, 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
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed wet paper towels inside handwashing sink next to ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed to go containers not inverted next to frying station. Manager inverted during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed paper bags, plastic wraps around the dumpster area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee mopped dry during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled with paper bags, plastic lids behind front counter. Also observed floor at dining area soiled with napkins, plastic wrap. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
A95Routine inspection5 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 4, 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 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored on top metal rack at dr6 storage area.
Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Manager provided plug during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Open dumpster lid.
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.