POLLOS ROCOTO

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine tested at 0 PPM. Employee readjusted chlorine to 50 PPM at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer for laundry only in establishment. Operator obtained proper chlorine sanitizer for food contact surfaces at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Flan purchased from a third-party vendor stored at front counter reach in cooler does not have a proper label. Operator is unable to confirm business license of third-party vendor or if flan is made in a private home or a commercial kitchen.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Two shopping bags are placed over cooked white rice inside a pot on front line cook. Operator discarded the top half inch of cooked white rice. Two bags of raw chicken, stored inside shopping bags in a reach in freezer, adjacent to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frozen chicken stored over frozen red peppers inside small reach in freezer, adjacent to walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw chicken to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two shopping bags are placed over cooked white rice inside a pot on front line cook. Operator discarded the top half inch of cooked white rice.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Flan purchased from a third-party vendor stored at front counter reach in cooler does not have a proper label. Operator is unable to confirm business license of third-party vendor or if flan is made in a private home or a commercial kitchen.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.

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

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two chemical spray bottles not labeled stored on top of countertop at juicing station.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of bottled water are stored on floor at juicing station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. 13 pieces of flan and 4 containers of rice pudding stored inside front counter reach in cooler for customer self service are not labeled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting board by juice station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: Multiple cutting boards throughout establishment with cut marks. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stole softener stored on shelf with cooking equipment. Warning

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom and then proceeded to go straight to working without washing hands. Inspector explained proper hand washing with manager and employee. Employee washed hands. Warning

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in non food grade bag in 2-door Atosa freezer in back kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored behind raw beef in cookline reachin cooler. Employee placed raw chicken in front of raw beef in cold holding unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 24 lbs of Calamari Emergency unthawing outside at mop sink with 2 flies floating in water with calamari. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Soap and paper towels missing at hand sink in dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door not self closing. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above door way to back kitchen Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Food being prepared outside. 24 lbs of Calamari Emergency unthawing outside at mop sink with 2 flies floating in water with calamari. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes stored on floor under dry storage shelf in back kitchen. 2 cases of oil stored on floor adjacent to dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside 2-door Standard kitchen equipment freezer next to exit door. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs stored on oven handles. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil on cookline. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored behind cooked pasta in sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees used personal cellphones, touched raw meat and seafood, then handled ready to eat items in kitchen without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A large container of noodle soup 122 F and a large pan of cooked quarter chicken 98 F stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwash sink as prep sink, observed employees washed and rinsed plant food and seafood in handwash sink at newly added kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all handwash sinks in kitchen and front service counter. No soap provided at handwash sink. At all handwash sinks in kitchen. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At all handwash sinks in kitchen and front service counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area. Additional store unit added to the establishment, wall has been removed between the original kitchen and the new store unit, new cook line with new hood ventilation system built in new store unit, ceiling tiles are not smooth and easy to clean, new dining room and service counter added in the new store unit. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in kitchen.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On food storage shelves in dry food storage area. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones stored on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased to 50 from 27.

Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of cooked potatoes stored only floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee use the handwash sink as a prep sink and peeling/washing potatoes in new food prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee marinating raw chicken on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink in this new storage room. Additional store unit added to the establishment, wall has been removed between the original kitchen and the new store unit, new cook line with new hood ventilation system built in new store unit, ceiling tiles are not smooth and easy to clean, new dining room and service counter added in the new store unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Plans denied 6-20-24 failure to respond and resolve deficiencies. Plans were submitted 4-17-24. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. New handwash sink in new food prep area. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. New handwash sink in new food prep area and handwash sink at wait station. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at wait station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Time Extended

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 chickpea in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. According to the approved plan on 09/16/2019, the establishment built a wall between front handwash sink and oven in kitchen, walk-in cooler added outside on mop sink area, mop sink relocated, new storage room built outside connected to walk-in cooler and kitchen, multiple cooler and storage shelves with food items stored in the newly built area, observed employee prepping Flans on prep table in the new storage area, no handwash sink observed in the new room, wall and ceiling are smooth, the floor is not seal. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor at back storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Fry oils stored not 6 inches above floor in dry storage room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both handwash sinks at front and kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinsed serving spoon in handwash sink at front service counter, then dried with cloth and placed with other clean spoons. Operator removed spoon to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw seafood items in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over plantains and other unwashed products in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rinsed spoon in handwash sink at front service counter. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. Repeat Violation

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.

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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. A container of raw fish fillets and cooked potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelves. Cooking oil on floor at kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler . Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 coffee cups stored in handwash sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bins.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish and shrimp in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee walked outside and returned to kitchen to handled food items with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing procedures.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen and front service counter.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked potato, raw pork and various food items in walk-in cooler. Operator moving items to shelves. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour, sugar and other powder containers.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and other powder containers. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potato in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of beef empanadas (65°F - Cold Holding) stored on front counter. Operator stated that it was on the counter for about 30 minutes, and move empanadas into reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pot of wonton soup 125 °F stored on stove top and a container of cooked chicken 112 °F stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator reheated wonton soup to 172 °F on stove and moved cooked chicken into oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food containers and raw shell eggs stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed items from handwash sinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on reach-in cooler at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables, raw marinated chicken and bottle sodas stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves at kitchen and front counter.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both front counter and kitchen handwash sinks. No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt and mixed seasoning bins on cook line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation