Pollo Tropical Restaurant, 3134 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3134 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
License #: 6216266
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Pollo Tropical Restaurant, 3134 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair utensil handle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient air 64°F, next to prep station
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front line, prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Holding lettuce
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Pull out drawer under fryer (cheese empanadas)
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Salt
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Mixed veggies **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken soup 48°F-52°F made 8/3/14
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.plantains 54°F, moved to walk in freezer but operator discarded at end of inspection
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Chicken soup 48°F-52°F made 8/3/14
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Pull out drawer drive thru
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. Chicken soup 48°F-52°F made 8/3/14
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Next to fryers
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken quesadilla and spinach wrap at 90/97° f
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler - **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chicken quesadilla and spinach wrap - stop sale-
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands on three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Onions in wlk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three compartment sink area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Across from three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice container across from ice machine
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Across from ie machine
5/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers above three compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In between grills
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth in sink near three compartment sink
1/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[shelves in chicken reach in cooler by fryers] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[door to walkin freezer damaged]
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[knife on cookline ] Corrected On Site.
8/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. plastic food containers above three compartment sink
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. towels stored in sink across from three compartment sink
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic plates not inverted in dry storage area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. steam table
8/31/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...walkin cooler floor under shelves
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning...plastic lid--shelves opposite sink
  • Observed rust buildup on foil roll cutter blade.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris---underside of drawers handles Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods---raw chicken stored above pork in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in warmer drawers with foods buildup around edges Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer drawers soiled with accumulation of food residue...by fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...plantains cooler
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...plantains cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...salads cooler drawers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...bottom of plantains cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris in containers/lids holders at cook's line. Corrected On Site.
8/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[salad reachin do not use for potentially hazardous foods]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[walkin freezer ice buildup ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright for cold chicken ]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[in back room] Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.[in freezer]
5/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dairy in reachin cooler 46 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.wings held at 121 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.in dry storage area
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions in walkin
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.tongs hanging on 0vens
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by prep sink
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.on cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.in freezer
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.jackets on bags of rice
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored.expresso cleaning tablets on machine
1/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Wraps just made held at 79 returned to steamer to be heated Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.items in warmer not at 135 all removed and brought to proper temp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in beans back storage room
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.tongs hanging on oven doors
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop on top of counter by drive through
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.throughout
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.by prep sink
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.utensils in storage with water puddles in spoons and scoops
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.by salad area
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at sink by drive through. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.At qny of the 4 hand sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.by drive through. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/4/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****
BURGER KING #9502Haines City, FL
BIG O DRIVE THRUOkeechobee, FL
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

MY 7 KIDS PIZZA
RUBY TUESDAY # 7129
AMC THEATRES WOODLANDS 20
BD'S MONGOLIAN GRILL
KFC 028
GREEN MARKET CAFE / KIWI FROZEN YOGURT
BROADWAY CAFE
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: