POLLO TROPICAL # 3
8975 S DIXIE HWY, Miami, FL, 33156
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (4)
- 12A-09-4Critical
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, then go back into walk in cooler to grab more chicken with same hands. Inspector spoke to operator about glove changing before touching anything else. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 36-03-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to warmers and office.
Basic
- 21-44-1
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed above prep table across cook line.
Basic
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Intermediate
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.