Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

EL POLLO SUPREMO

7616 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Town 'n' Country, FL 33615

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Oct 24, 2023
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 22390783

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No quaternary available, operator contacted service company for immediate delivery. The establishment has chlorine available at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22390779

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked onion 102 F and garlic in oil 102 F hot holding on grill top. Operator turned heat higher to reheat at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 22390782

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.

02C-02-5

Detail 22390781

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yuca, fresh Pico and other prepped/cooked food in walk-in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22390778

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

25-02-4

Detail 22390784

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons at front counter. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22390780

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Repeat Violation

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 21965941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of chicken noodle soup 102 F stored on stove top at back kitchen. Operator reheated at time of inspection, temped 183 F. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21965946

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grilled whole chicken and some cooked rib in walk-in cooler.

35A-03-4

Detail 21965940

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor next to ice machine. Operator clean and sanitize the floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21965944

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21965943

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 container of cooking oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 21965942

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light bulb burned.

21-08-4

Detail 21965945

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-09-4

Detail 21825940

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider on ceiling outside office at prep area. 2 live spiders on wall at dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: 1 live fly in single service storage room 15 live flies in dry food storage room landing on exterior of bananas 2 live flies in three compartment sink area Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 21825939

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches inside the microwave on prep table by the ice machine at prep area. 2 live roaches on wall behind ice machine at prep area. 2 live roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at front cook line. 1 live roach on wall next to steam table at front cook line. 1 live roach on soda machine at drive thru window area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: 1 live roach in cabinet at drive through window. 1 live roach on side of grill on cook line. 1 live roach on floor under grills of cook line 1 live roach on outlet cover of cook line 2 live roaches on floor and wall of front line Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 21825941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine at prep area. 3 dead roaches on prep table under microwave at prep area. 9 dead roaches on floor next to office at prep area. 1 dead roach on spiderweb over prep table at wall. 9 dead roaches on floor at prep area. 4 dead roaches in storage room. 3 dead roaches in air conditioning room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: 1 dead roach on floor under grills of cook line. 3 dead roaches on floor of front line Time Extended

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 13

35A-09-4

Detail 21823006

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider on ceiling outside office at prep area. 2 live spiders on wall at dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21823011

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches inside the microwave on prep table by the ice machine at prep area. 2 live roaches on wall behind ice machine at prep area. 2 live roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at front cook line. 1 live roach on wall next to steam table at front cook line. 1 live roach on soda machine at drive thru window area. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21823017

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 egg sacs on floor at front service area. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21823008

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of cooked onion 111F hot holding on grill at cook line. Operator reheated on griddle, temped 172 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21823016

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap and "OFF" insect repellent stored next to coffee filters in storage room. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21823009

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. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21823015

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. Manager presented at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21823007

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21823014

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to dispense rice in reach-in cooler bin. Employee replaced with scoop with handle. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21823012

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine at prep area. 3 dead roaches on prep table under microwave at prep area. 9 dead roaches on floor next to office at prep area. 1 dead roach on spiderweb over prep table at wall. 9 dead roaches on floor at prep area. 4 dead roaches in storage room. 3 dead roaches in air conditioning room. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21823018

Basic - Floor drain under prep table next to ice machine soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21823010

Basic - Food stored on floor. A large container of raw marinated whole chicken stored on floor spin walk-in cooler. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21823013

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On front cook line. Operator double bucketed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21369443

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish fillet stored over fresh salsa and other ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21369447

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a large container of cooked rib in broth 44-48 F cooling from last night in walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 21369442

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a large container of cooked rib in broth 44-48 F cooling from last night in walk-in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 21369441

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mixed vegetables 109 F, reheated to 168 F; cooked onion 110 F, reheated to 167 F. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 21369440

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to waste oil tank outside by back door.

03D-15-4

Detail 21369444

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a large pot of cooked rib in broth deeper than 12 inches temped 44-48 F cooling from last night in walk-in cooler. Discussed and provided proper cooling handout to operator by email. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21369445

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at back kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 21369446

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked rib and cooked pork in walk-in cooler.

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21156764

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line, can opener in prep room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21156765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: Time Extended

25-02-4

Detail 21156763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Soup spoons by servers area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: Time Extended

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 21048818

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21048819

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line, can opener in prep room Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21048825

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21048823

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eugene Alvarez Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21048820

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep kitchen Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21048824

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21048821

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup in salt/pepper mix, plastic cups in rice, beans Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21048816

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21048822

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 21048817

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Soup spoons by servers area Warning

Feb 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 20831068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 20831066

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 20831067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-02: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 11

50-08-7

Detail 20690022

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ The establishment have applied license but have not paid the full license fee. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20690013

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of cooked onion 105°F and garlic in oil 98°F hot holding on griddle top. Operator re heated cooked onion to 176°F and garlic in oil to 171°F at time of inspection. Observed a container of mashed sweet potato 128 °F hot holding in steam table. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20690014

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alfredo Jimenez, expired on 09-14-2021, Prometic Services. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20690019

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink at drive thru window. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20690021

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at time of inspection. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20690015

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20690012

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20690018

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20690020

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice bin. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20690017

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jackets hanging on food and food equipments storage shelves. Employee removed all jackets to office. Observed employee cellphone stored on grill at cook line. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20690016

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers at back kitchen. Warning