POLLO TROPICAL #182
404 SE 1 AVE, Florida City, FL, 33034
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 03F-01-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes ,beans and corn, shredded cheese, Cesar salad at pack line cold holding units exceeds the 4-hour limit.
High Priority
- 12A-17-4Critical
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager coach employee.
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager coach employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-19-4Critical
Employee washed hands with cold water.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washed hands with cold water. Coach manager and manager coach employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cut tomatoes ,beans and corn, shredded cheese, Cesar salad at pack line cold holding units exceeds the 4-hour limit.
High Priority
- 36-03-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at triple sink wall.
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on the right and left side of exit door.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of marinara stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.