Pollo Tropical #55, 11875 Sw 26 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #55
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11875 Sw 26 St, Miami, FL 33175
License #: 2328651
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Radio **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on wic floor.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cut tomatoes in WIC
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Light bulb broke in to the food items. Plantains,yuca, empanadas , French fries.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Knife holder cracked and soiled.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.raw chicken cooler
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.raw chicken cooler in kitchen /bottom door does not close/open
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin /under soup
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.storage
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walkin curtain
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.raw chicken cooler
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.door on standup cooler not closing in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces in need of wiping.Chicken cutting areas
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.handles on equipment
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.hanging from chicken grill
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.from ice machine /steady flow of water not going down drain
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.kitchen
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.Answer the big 5.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.left of ice machine
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro manager states it is incomplete
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.top of ice machine
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.bottom reachin door/right side of 3 comp sink
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin door /under front counter,not closing tight
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.handles on reachin by 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored on top of bag in box soda
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.under circuit breaker/by trays and trash can
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
7/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.
8/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
2/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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