POLLO TROPICAL #47

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reach in cooler door gasket torn.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the ice machine and dishwasher area.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the establishment

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at the fryer station and at the kitchen area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at dining area with water damage..

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents over front counter soiled with debris.

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

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (113F - Cooking). Employee placed chicken back on the grill. Retest chicken breast (171F - Cooking). Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula and knife stored under flat grill and table. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a container with ice at cook line observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 30 minutes. Operator added ice to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. QT test strips not available.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn, reach in freezer next to the fryers at cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler across from the grill at cook line.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of sliced jalapeños peppers dented. Operator segregated the can. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. At front counter. Operator removed the brasalet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles at mop sink in disrepair.

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed a scoop for cooked rice stored between the preparation sink faucet and wall. Operator removed the scoop and moved it to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Manager added quaternary ammonium solution. Final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut chicken (92F - Hot Holding) at warming drawers at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Employee took item to reheat to165F. Observed chicken wing (112F - Hot Holding) at shelf above grill. As per manager, for less than 20 minutes. Employee placed wings on grill to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves at walk in freezer.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on shelves above 3 compartment sink. Employee separated containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice holster soiled with food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holster soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Manager added quaternary ammonium solution. Second reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter located by ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter located by ice machine. As per manager, new filters have been ordered. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps on the left hand side of exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: At the time of the callback inspection observed gap at side of door repaired and repair technician installing tiles at bottom of back exit door during inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed desserts not dated at front counter. Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handlers on upright chicken refrigerator soiled. Priority: Basic

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

Basic - Observed: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed three beaters stored between the frame and wall of three compartment sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at grill area and three compartment sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair net. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a pan with utensils wet nesting at three compartment sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap in exit door at supply room. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding missing at walk in door entrance through entire wall. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of chicken marinade stored on floor. Manager had them placed on rack. Corrective Action Taken Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front register. Manager placed it outside in container. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container on hoods at fry station. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled over fry station. Also walk in cooler racks soiled, and fan guards. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed ready to use container with old labeled at three compartment sink. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the three compartment sink and prep area. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers not labeled, at storage area. Priority: Basic

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (129 F - Hot Holding) at warming drawers at cook line. Employee discarded items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Informed manager of proper cooking temperature and provided handout. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Located at fried food warmer.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup stored inside container of flour. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located at reach in cooler across from marinating tumbler.

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink. Observed wall soiled near fryer area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above steam table front counter. And monitor line soiled above the steam table front counter. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout at floor throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind fryers.