Pollo Tropical Restaurant #72
14150 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33184 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330829
What drove the grade
Employee touched uniform and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 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
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched uniform and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Observed on hood by fryer, manager installed drip pan at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed by ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed at cook line.
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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.