POLLO TROPICAL #44

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on shelf at warewashing area wet nesting.

Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at prep area wet nesting. Manager placed containers to wash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from tumbler in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda mach at take out window soiled with debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at rolling cooler at prep area soiled with debris.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at brown chicken cutting board at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans at three compartment sink drying board. Manager had employee remove containers to air dry. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rolling cooler gaskets in disrepair across from tumbler and reach-in cooler in disrepair at frying area.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at brown chicken cutting board at cook line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal pans at three compartment sink shelves. Manager had employee remove containers to air dry. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on ground under drink cart and cashier area. Employee mopped and dried ground. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a pollo tropical take-out container being used to store ice scoop, located at front counter. Manager discarded take-out container and replaced with a plastic container to properly store ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil not labeled, hanging from grill station. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled by the cook line.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed hood filter soiled above fryer station. Observed gasket in reach in cooler by steam table soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board by the drink station soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the office. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at the triple sink.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several small holes in the wall at the kitchen entrance.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the drive through window area.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board by the cold drinks soiled.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the drive through area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front line by the cold drinks. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and the fan guards soiled.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (110 F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (109F - Hot Holding) As per manager less than 1 hour. She placed them back in oven to reheat . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled next to three compartment sink as well as in front line yellow cutting boards.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment doors in oven cookers and warmers soiled.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks in front line.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at least 4 employees working the line at the front with jewelry.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working the food orders in the front without a hair net.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket in oven door torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed excessive holes in wall by three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on ready to use containers on top of three compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls by hand washing sink next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand washing sink next to chicken grill line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold holding container observed cut tomatoes (51 - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 30 minutes, manager placed food back in reach in cooler for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets.

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets next to the ice machine.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to the three compartment sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.

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

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at both dumpster.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood over fryers at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler. Employee cleaned them.