Pollo Tropical 26, 13998 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL 26
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13998 Sw 56 St, Miami, FL 33175-6000
License #: 2325254
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Lettuce being washed in three comp sink next to soiled container and soiled water.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 51°, Caesar salad 56°,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cook onion at 117°, quesadillas at 92° , empanadas 117°, inside heating drawers.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handling raw chicken left prep area and scooped ice without changing gloves.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Scales and shelve over cook line area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For plantains.
10/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Some areas of the cook line.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Some areas
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. As per manager, new gaskets have been ordered.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in hand washing sink area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Can opener
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • 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 - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
4/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface.rice on front counter
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.doors on standup cooler /right of grill
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.cutting station needs wiping
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.raw chicken holder
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.by grill
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.by grill
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.handles must be up
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
5/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
2/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation. ALL FOODS RELOCATED TO A WORKING UNIT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. DRY FOOD CONTAINERS
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. DRIVE THRU'S
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with moldlike substance and/or soil deposits. Reach in cooler surfades
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MEN'S RESTROOM
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.rolling cart reachin
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.onions
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.behind icemachine
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing in someareas
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.womans purse
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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