POLLO TROPICAL #99

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler, raw chicken breast (46F - Cooling)@10:25 since 8:00, 46F @11:00. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed product into freezer to facilitate cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee was using broom, then proceeded to put gloves on and touch single service item without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then put on gloves and engage in cutting chicken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cilantro cream pc (55F - Cold Holding) brought from the walk-in cooler to front counter approximately one hour. Operator placed ice on product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker at attached hose.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around condenser in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer ceiling next to the condenser unit.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean pan at three compartment sink . Operator removed sticker. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - beans (43-48F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in cooler overnight. Item was not pooled or portioned today. Observed items covered and stored close together. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - beans (43-48F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in walk in cooler overnight. Item was not pooled or portioned today. Observed items covered and stored close together. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale.

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.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Front counter next to drive thru.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and women restrooms. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer by drive thru - interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site