POLO CHICKEN RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Griot past 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic no handle bowl used to scoop soup. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of Sauce Case of oil Turkey , eggs and other items located in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Repeat violation . Vegetables, large bin of chicken located in the walk-in cooler and outside on the cook line large bins of meat. until next unannounced visit. Any future violations will result in administrative action. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Sides of equipment Shelves on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin of - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used for dough.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (49F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (49F - Cold Holding

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (109F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours on line. Staff moved to cooler to cool.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large slicer/ grinder located at entrance to ware washing area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish rack and dishes blocking hand sink located near triple sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly trap on front service counter. Management removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Large bins of meat in back kitchen. Multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage can located outside has lid open/broken.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fried pastries. Staff removed from front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ingredients bins.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple meats in large bins sitting on the floor.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Ware washing area hole in concrete near reach in freezer.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand-sink in dish area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains, pork, pork belly, fish filtes, goat, turkey, chicken, pork ears, spicy coleslaw, rice, and beans, cut lettuce,eggs, cheese, 46F-60F cold holding in walk in cooler. Less than 4hrs per operator . Advised to put all items in ice or in freezer for temperature recovery. First observed Ambient temperature of cooler at 55F. At time end of inspection ambient temperature of cooler was 40F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink is blocked by pots and pans and equipment

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back hand sink has food debris Front counter hand sink had pitcher inside. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has several items on time in steamwell. Provided operator with time plan.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line -around chest freezer and water heater in back kitchen

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of meat on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -In between fryers -Hoods -both fans on ceiling

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen is turned off due to pipe clogging in floor drain. Establishment has 2 other working hands sinks. Per operatorrepairs are scheduled

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to cook line

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tub of utensils in sink on front counter . Manager removed tub. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on front counter Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On front counter In kitchen area Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in large ingredients bin of white substance

Basic - Food stored on floor. Hot dogs stored under speed rack in walk-in cooler. Boiled eggs on the floor of. Cook line. Eggs were picked up Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large black bin with white substance

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cow foot (47F - Cold Holding).

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cow foot (47F - Cold Holding) from yesterday in unit

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back room ,spray cans in sink. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near triple sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor.Turkey in walk-in cooler

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in large ingredients bin under table in kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil cases. Chicken in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cashier tended a customer at register. Went in the back gloved hands to get a patty. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaned gloves with napkins while preparing patties - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle drink on the speed rack. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 1.oil in kitchen 2. bottles of water on front counter. 3. Containers of chicken and other meats - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in flour. Staff removed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut lettuce - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler also - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Salt stored in bucket that is non food grade 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. Emailed operator clean up procedure Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of and container in sink at hand washing sink at front line

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 operator food employee reporting agreement Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at kitchen Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Haitian beef patties,cooked chicken less than four hours with no time plan. Assisted operator in filling out time plan and emailed to operator

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile at cooks line

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cooks line Pans of food stored on floor in walk in cooler

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. No label on salt on cooks line

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line soiled

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked shrimp. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice, beans and rice and cooked beef. Temperature range 52F and 58F.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef, white rice and beans and rice. Temperature range 52F to 58F.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Crack sealer above bag of rice. 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 operator with clean up plan. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Provided operator Employee Reporting Responsibility Form. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine on front line.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book and purse on shelf with single service items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on ice machine.

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back of kitchen area standing water under equipment.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and back storage room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler vent leaking water on containers with food stored inside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen and bathroom. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Above uncovered pot of sauce. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink in unisex restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking at all. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back storage area and in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on kitchen tiles Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink located in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-27: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st please renew. Will provide operator with information on how to renew license - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline foods, educated operator on how to properly cold hold and has them add ice to rapid chill, all items only have been out for an hour. Added ice to rapid chill times . sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); pork ears (52F - Cold Holding); ground meat (64F - Cold Holding); sausage (56F - Cold Holding); pork cooked (52-53F - Cold Holding); goat (51F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Tomatoes 57F, pork 58F cabbage 69F less than four hours. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on kitchen tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw beef on floor Oil stored on floor in dry storage Buckets of raw chicken on floor Container of raw fish on ground Multiple items on food in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle in back on dirt, suggested relocating receptacle or to add pavers underneath it - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled accumulated grease Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes,lettuce,noodles and coleslaw 50F- 51F les than 4 hours per operator . Operator placed on ice for temperature recovery. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: No tcs foods available. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pans of food in walk in cooler stored on floor under shelves. Pans of food on kitchen floor. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-28: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator installed a walk in cooler and moved 3 compartment sink to other side of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time extended 30 days per Savitri Bachoo Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-23: Time Extended