Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County

POLLO TROPICAL #71

17084 COLLINS AVE, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
Apr 7, 2026
City
Sunny Isles Beach
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-09-4

Detail 24498179

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Advised manager Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

14-11-5

Detail 24498180

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler (raw chicken) gaskets torn.

36-34-5

Detail 24498177

Basic - Observed AC vents and ceiling tiles soiled dust.

36-11-4

Detail 24498182

Basic - Observed grout missing in some areas next to fryer. Advised manager that Floors must be maintained smooth and durable.

23-03-4

Detail 24498178

Basic - Observed interior of oven soiled with grease and food debris.

24-08-4

Detail 24498181

Basic - Observed metal pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans were stored on shelf in ware wash area not completely inverted in order to drain excess water.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24233093

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-03-4

Detail 23551570

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from drink machine. Advised manager and she fixed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 22685535

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-69-4

Detail 22685534

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-03-4

Detail 22685536

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from soda machine. Manager has open ticket for maintenance request. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22141514

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in being used as a dump sink. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22141513

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22141515

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

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 21267560

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

14-11-5

Detail 21267559

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn.

36-22-4

Detail 21267558

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken

21-44-1

Detail 21267561

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket being stored on prep table. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 20783404

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of salt. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20783405

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located throughout establishment.

13-02-4

Detail 20783401

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager employee to add hairnet for additional support.

36-24-5

Detail 20783403

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located next to walk in cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 20783402

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed tile grout missing on floors throughout establishment.

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 20431219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork in heat cabinet with a temperature of 92°F - Hot Holding. Manager placed in oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 20431215

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bucket with no handle being stored in container of rice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20431218

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

36-22-4

Detail 20431217

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in drive thru area.

36-62-4

Detail 20431216

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed no lightning in walk in freezer. Manager made work order with maintenance. Corrective Action Taken