POLLO TROPICAL #24

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed under storage AC return dusted/soiled over prep area in the back. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC return over dry storage area. While conducting inspection staff cleaned AC vent.

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed at the 3 compartment sink 6 faucets under the rim of the compartment with no air gap.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed food products time marked on the board with the incorrect time. Time written on board was 3 pm, actual time was 2:40 pm.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables inside hot box by back exit door(118F - Hot Holding); black beans inside steam table by the office(115F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded both items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed food manager unaware of mechanical tenderize beef minimum cooking temperature, coached operator on correct procedures.

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked vegetables and breaded breast chicken covered while in the cooling process inside walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed scale that is used to measure beef and chicken rusted.

Intermediate - One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed food containers and utensils inside prep sink being washed.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards near office no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed oven mitts in disrepair.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at walk in cooler. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler by drive through window. Observed blender soiled according to manager not in used by dry storage area with dirt. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed double labels old and new on food containers with vegetables stored inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager and date label chicken was prepped and stored more than 24 hours ago 3/10/24. Manager removed container of raw chicken breast from cooler to discard.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager and date label chicken was prepped and stored more than 24 hours ago 3/10/24. Manager removed container of raw chicken breast from cooler to discard.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich press pick up orders station, soiled with food build up.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling soiled above three compartment sink area.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at grill area next to front counter no drip pan. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at standing reach in cooler next to flame grill, and also inside Walk in cooler.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink located at rear of kitchen at pick up order station.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching corn in steam table. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator provided container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by grill inside kitchen. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside water reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside restrooms. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation

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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restrooms.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler with sauces.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed not at minimal strength. Manager corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above dry storage with accumulated dust and debri

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed missing in unisex bathroom. Manager found covered waste receptacle and placed in bathroom Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on floor beneath tumbler. Employee mopped up water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle missing label. Manager placed label Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter next to sandwich press missing time mark. Manager had employee add time to time board Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink next to triple sink plumbing in disrepair. Plumber repairing sink during inspection Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled fan covers in walk in cooler

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table next to fryers soiled with oil, cooler handle soiled. Employee cleaned soiled surfaces Corrected On-Site