Pollo Tropical #97, 2625 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #97
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2625 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711
License #: 4508364
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 2/28/2011

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Inspection findings

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  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. [Wet nesting] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shelves by ice machine
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under rubber mat at front line-Wine glasses
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Dining room
  • 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. Dish washer
  • 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. Wait staff
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Hot water at hand sink by dish area is at 173 degree, therefore, the very hot water hinder proper hand washing
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. At reach in drawer at cookline, at small reach in cooler by prep area
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboards used as shelf cover. At dish area
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Ice scoop holder at drive thru
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Salt
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hand before putting gloves on
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside cabinet under drink station at dining room
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on all pans
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer at "Y" spliter of mop sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed personal item stored with single serve item. Jacket,
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. [In dry storage area]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Kitchen handsink blocked by a large container] Repeat Violation.
1/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. [in WI cooler]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Plantains, yuca 50 F, at cookline ] Corrected On Site with using Time as Public Health Control].
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. [ Exposed cutted lemon/lime by self-serve drink station] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. [raw meat over cooked meat, in WI cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cutted lemon/lime dispensed at customer self-service area without the use of tongs or other utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. [in dining room]
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. [in dining room]
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. [water draining from fan tray onto the interior of the dining room reach-in cooler] Operator using a pan to catch the wate ]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [Kitchen handsink blocked a large food container] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions/hand soap, At drive-thru area
  • Observed exhaust hood/pipings soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [Above wing tray at frontline kitchen ]
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
7/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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