POLLO TROPICAL #158

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser was empty in men's bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust on air blower vents over rear exit door by managers office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while serving food.

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

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of fryer in prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed walk-in cooler door inside aluminum panel separating from the insulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean plastic container on wire rack over three compartment sink.

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. Observed manager at time of inspection could not locate all corporate food handler training certificates.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not properly secured.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Gaskets on all refrigeration equipment needs to be cleaned and replaced.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from handle on front grill.Operator moved tongs to clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door aluminum is peeling away from the insulation.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 108°F hot holding in steam table

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 52°F on top of pans in reachin cooler, ham moved to inside pan of reachin cooler for cooling and cold holding Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation