POLO NORTE PSN

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with final rinse temperature at 154°F. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (114°F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (119°F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, located at the front counter, also observed chicken soup (130°F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (100°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F Corrected On-Site

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. Provided form to operator, operator printed out the form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located in the kitchen, operator placed a paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed out the form and employees signed them. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located in the kitchen and bar station. Soap was provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees food handle certificate without trainer's CFPM certificate number.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle degreaser without label. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef on top of the counter at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server pick up dirty dishes from customers table take to dishwasher area, than served soup without wash hands. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crema de queso (72°F - Hot Holding); macaroni (112°F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (111°F - Hot Holding); juliana potatoes (84°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label, operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Observed server portioning soup, dressing at the waiting area without hair restraint. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons, Juliana potatoes. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (54°F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (60°F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed the food items under ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees washing blender on hand washing sink located at the cafeteria station. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Noel Rodriguez. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar station. Warning

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. Observed hand washing sink was removed and installed across from the original place next to dishwasher machine. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee name Francisco,Stephan, Rogelio,Iliana, Carlos,Aldeneir,Maria, lizandra, cello,Miladys, Fatima. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar station. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dishes without sanitation solutions at the 3 compartment sink located on dishwasher area, also observed employees washing blender at the cafeteria station without sanitation solutions. Operator placed the blender inside washing machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with raw pork on the floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork inside standing water, operator placed inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning