Pollo Tropical #36, 320 Se 1 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #36
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 320 Se 1 St, Miami, FL 33131
License #: 2326193
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. In mop sink.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.spray bottle soiled **Corrected On-Site**
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.pans in dish area
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walkin and reach in cooler by fry station **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken ,plantains **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.after picking up something from floor
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.by fry station
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.EMPLOYEE BATHROOM This violation must be corrected by : 12/3/2012.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.chicken sttation
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.BEFORE CHANGING GLOVES
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.ceiling
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handlle of chiller
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.BAREHAND
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice BUCKET.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only.CLASS K BY GRILL STATION
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/27/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. cheese Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. SALSA COOKED YESTERDAY
  • Critical. Observed employees using same utensil to handle raw and cooked product. CHICKEN COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. FRONT COUNTER COOLER
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. TONG Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. PRESSER
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. FEMALE RESTROOM
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. BOTH MALE & FEMALE RESTROOMS. (BUILDING RESTROOM)
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom. BUILDING MALE RESTROOM
9/3/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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