Pollo Tropical #38, 2350 Sw 37 Ave, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #38
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2350 Sw 37 Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2328388
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Employees gets in front of utensils and touches utensils with uniforms as he is cooking at the grill.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside dry rice container **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. At white rice container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. At fryers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom. (Manager is aware and had requested her company for replacement) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Wiping cloth sanitizing bucket above prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. At Soda dispenser machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen hand sink by office **Corrected On-Site**
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Hand wash sink by mop sink
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Used to store raw chicken
1/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Container with sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand sink by managers office
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Black Beans 49-61 f at walk in freezer separated into 7 -1/2 pans
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Container in the walk in cooler storing marinade
7/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Most kitchen employees
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.door ice hoshizaki
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
4/26/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. (At fryer front)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(kitchen)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(chicken @. 49 degrees) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.[post health policy]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[[2-comp sink]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[around napkin holder in front]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.[using plastic cup in mojo mix]
8/31/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. UNDER ICE TEA CONTAINER
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
7/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. kitchen area Corrected On Site.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. MEN'S BATHROOM
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
8/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair icemachine panel not secure inside
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.fire extinguisher near fryer
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
7/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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