POLLO TROPICAL

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket not inverted or protected. Manager inverted ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed two light shield missing over the grill in the kitchen

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve take out trays not inverted on storage rack. Manager inverted take out trays. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed box of Tomato stored above ready to eat buckets of food. Manager rearranged all items and stored unwashed vegetable on the bottom rack in Walk-in Cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry. Manager hung mop to air dry Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk in Walk-in Cooler with no date mark. Manager advised container was opened a few days ago.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2021. Manager had current license filed in office and posted current license in frame. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on prep table next to drive thru window. Employee removed purse. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in Walk-in Freezer behind unit, around door and on door.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over ready to eat food in Walk-in Cooler

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to prep table and drive thru. Manager had part towel dispenser restocked. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed waste receptacles in women's stalls not covered Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster rusted bottom Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up behind refrigeration unit in Walk-in Freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers on clean ware rack with old labels still on containers Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls on rack above flour used to dispense flour. Manager disposed of the bowls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing lids on waste receptacle in both women's stalls

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed with date of 6/1/2021. Manager replaced with current license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom of dumpster with rust holes in multiple areas

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored in bin above food items in Walk-in Cooler

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches and braclets handling food for customers.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple metal containers stacked and still wet , not properly air dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of mayonnaise stored on food in dry goods area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in Walk-in Freezer along the door and fan guards.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine near the drive thru window.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in ware wash area. Manager discussed with dishwasher to assure old labels removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles on back cook line damaged from leak. Also, One ceiling tile in area above three compartment sink missing. Also, one ceiling tile above ware washing area is an porous acoustical tile. Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and easily cleanable, non absorbent and corrosion resistant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: No change Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottled drink on top shelf in walk in cooler. Employee canned drink in walk in freezer. Items removed during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Employee bottle drink in same location. Time Extended