Pollo Tropical Restaurant #79, 1901 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Citi Center, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #79
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1901 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Citi Center, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
License #: 1621578
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 8/7/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Rear kitchen, through prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. ...Front Line scoop and handle in rice. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. In WALK.IN.COOLER. ... Sauces (Corrected on Site) ... Cut green peppers peppers ... Cut red peppers.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the bag in the box soda rack , floor drain is clogged.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Coving inside the walkin cooler needs repair.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin inside the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sinks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By the 2 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Prep sink used for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear door blocked by garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken soup in the walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans in the walkin cooler. 90 lbs
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Near the prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop in ricee in the main steamtable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water by the CO2 tanks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in the take out store room.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Tray in the front counter handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). black beans, chicken soup
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Jaun Mera - GM This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls near the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Wiping cloth in sink near a prep are. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast need to be stored in a shallower pan to cool properly.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Inside cover of the Soda machine at the front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 91 lbs cooked black beans.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives in self serve area.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler drawer opposite the grill on the cooks line .DO NOT KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THIS UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND OPERATING PROPERLY
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions by prep sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory by prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken breast in the reachin cooler drawer opposite the grill , Corrected On Site by moving to a working cooler
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken wraps in the hot holding drawer at the front counter, Corrected On Site by turning unit on.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
9/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers/containers. mid food prep area/room utensil drawer and on shelf by backdoor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. material of board briddle and coming loose. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on and changing gloves. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. hallway/path blocked by garbage cans/ food rolling bins by ar chicken station. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt container. Corrected On Site.
3/2/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink in back prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. grillstation.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. back prep (chicken) area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. backdoor blocked by cardboard boxes/garbage. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken breasts in hot hold unit at 120-128 degrees. Unit was turned to hotter setting immediately and chicken breasts reheated. Corrected On Site.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting oand changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelfs in blast chiller
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach-in cooling drawers on frontline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach-in cooling drawers with sauces on frontline
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. chicken reach-in cooling drawer on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grilltops
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. sauces reach-in cooling drawer on frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood and hoodfilters on cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on fire suppression lines on cookline
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk-in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
9/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Critical. Exiting system - adequate, good repair
6/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut peppers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.marinade mix wic
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.rust like substance.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.lg glove blocking sink bowl
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bowl filled w/tools
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.gloves in it
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.tools in it
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.and water near wic slippery
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.phones on steam table
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold foods cookline
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Chicken chopping board Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Chopping board Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Blast chiller Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Blast chiller Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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