Pollo Tropical #2, 9520 Sw 137 Avenue, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #2
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9520 Sw 137 Avenue, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2321813
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
09/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( next to fryer)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( next to fryer)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( next to 3- comp sink)
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(outside wall of walkin cooler from dry storage area needs repair)
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. ( next to drive thru window)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( some door gaskets in establishment)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.(frozen drink nozzles) **Corrected On-Site**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage area
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef at 109, less than 1 hour t hot holding station. Manager reheated product to bring up to temperature **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. CUTTING BOARD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HANDSINK BY WAREWASHING AREA
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED ONIONS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 127F Corrected On Site.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. INSIDE MEN'S BATHROOM
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. REACHIN COOLER DOOR MISSING GASKET UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEANS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
7/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.dry storage room alongside of walkin cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry storage floor,ice machine area.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.dry storage
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.throughout kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.back stove
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fronts
  • Observed unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.pallets,wood,etc..
  • Observed grease/garbage on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.back stove
  • Light not functioning.back stove
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ribs in walkin
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.tongs touching bread
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.doors, handles
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.cookline
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • No plan review submitted and renovations observed.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Repeat Violation. plantains, yucca, fries-waiting to be fried by fryer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked yucca held in walkin 24 hours, stored at 51 degrees
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation. walkin and reachin by grill
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. prep cook cutting vegetables with bare hands
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin By grill leaking and bottom door not sealed when closed
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. knives in self service area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site. By 3compartment handsink
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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