Pollo Tropical #15
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Pollo Tropical #15, located at 11806 Biscayne Blvd in North Miami, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 13, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations, including accumulation of debris inside the oven and a mold-like substance on a wall near the triple sink. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance inside on wall by triple sink.
36-27-5
90
Dec 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris inside walk in freezer. Employee cleaned it up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled by hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
90
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured it. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (131F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed item to reheat. Observed steak (113F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for 15 minutes, operator reheated items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long braids passing her shoulders with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
36-22-4
78
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: On 5/06/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flies by walk in cooler in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed most of the employee training expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled next to preparation table.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour bag. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
86
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall by triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: On 8/18/2022 at the time of callback inspection Mold like substance on wall by triple sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
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