Pollo Tropical #109
12000 NW 7th Avenue, North Miami, FL 33168 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333437
What drove the grade
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 21 complaint inspection2 basic-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed food employee at the service window wearing bracelets ( Pandoras). Employee was coached and removed the bracelets.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Observed broken lid container covering g the steak inside walk in cooler. Manager discarded it immediately.
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.