NORTH MIAMI, Miami-Dade County

POLLO TROPICAL #15

11806 BISCAYNE BLVD, NORTH MIAMI, FL 331813112

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 13, 2026
City
NORTH MIAMI
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 24439248

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

36-27-5

Detail 24439247

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance inside on wall by triple sink.

Dec 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-01-4

Detail 24248942

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

23-03-4

Detail 24248941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24135933

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled by hood system.

23-03-4

Detail 24135932

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23703832

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 23703830

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured it. Corrected On-Site

33-20-4

Detail 23703831

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 23286789

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

13-03-4

Detail 23286791

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long braids passing her shoulders with no hair restraints.

36-22-4

Detail 23286790

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 22853850

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

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22698367

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22698368

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

22-20-5

Detail 22698366

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 22698369

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 22261886

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice

33-11-4

Detail 22261889

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 22261888

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Lady restroom missing sign.

42-01-4

Detail 22261887

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 21879756

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside flour bag. Advised manager he corrected it Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21879758

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

23-03-4

Detail 21879757

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled next to preparation table.

Aug 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 21286137

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

Aug 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 21282052

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching money then serving ready to eat food without changing gloves. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21282050

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21282054

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21282049

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches behind reach in cooler next to preparation table in kitchen area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21282051

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21282053

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance on wall by triple sink. Warning

May 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21086626

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker in mop sink faucet splitter

32-12-5

Detail 21086625

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-11-4

Detail 21086623

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler (drawers) at the front desk

10-08-5

Detail 21086624

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter in soda dispenser. Operator removed and discarded ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21086621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance around nozzles, soda dispenser. Observed mold-like substance In gaskets drawers reach in cooler at front desk.

36-27-5

Detail 21086622

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance around top of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 20979706

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 20979709

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris inside walk in freezer and walk in cooler floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20979708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

36-27-5

Detail 20979707

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold-like substance on wall by triple sink

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 20510598

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-12-5

Detail 20510597

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. DT employee. Advised manager. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20510596

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by fryer