Pollo Tropical #91, 3224 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: POLLO TROPICAL #91
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3224 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
License #: 5811901
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 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 at about 10 am for plantains **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 1. Ribs 122 held on the cook line. The following corrective action was taken reheated to 189/5 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. An employee picked up a small food container off the floor and failed to wash her hands before handling other containers. The following corrective action was taken informed of deficiency. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was chopping meat on the cookline
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken breast 118-127 insufficient water in the steam table. Corrective action taken, water was added to the steam table. The chicken was place on the fire grill to reheat **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. The drive thru employee was also conducting food service operation and touched the ear piece while wearing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The cover or upper section of a reach in cooler falls apart when attempting to access area for temperature verification, the unit at the end of the island
  • High Priority - Cooked chicken not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook placed chicken in the hot box at 155-160. Corrective action taken. Continued to cook
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Chicken on the cook line
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by the multiple large poultry seasoning containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. The roll in unit in the prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Plates in the dry storage area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Cook line **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47-48, poultry 45-46, poultry 45-46 large container in the roll-in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 51. 53 in the cold side reach in cooler in/at at the front counter **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp 47-48 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Entire area by the drive thru, all pieces of equipment and surfaces **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. The tall unit Roll-in reach in cooler, the cold side unit at the front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. At the drive thru **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by the multiple large poultry seasoning containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by table by the ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. table blocking sink by the tumbler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. A splash guard is missing to the right side of the hand sink at drive thru
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/residue on soda dispensing nozzles, heads and body of the unit in the customer self service area .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/residue on soda dispensing nozzles, body and head of the unit at drive thru
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. red beans 46 f degrees in the walk in cooler, unknown cooling process or cooling time. beans moved to the blast chiller and were down to 41 f degrees prior to ending the inspection Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. A cook with bands on wrist Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. The flat grill on the center island on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. the far right fire grill on the cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as storage at drive thru
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. the blast chiller
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. hand sink closest the three compartment sink
  • Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. The blast chiller is missing the required thermometer used in combination with the cooling process, an integral thermometer.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. employee grabbed hat with gloves tnen proceeded to make a customers order. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. bread touched by soiled gloves
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/residue on soda dispensing nozzles/heads and body at the unit in the customer area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Manager on duty was multi tasking, touched face and picking items off floor and touching food contact surfaces all without washing hands to break the contamination cycle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. doors to warmer on the center island on the cookline side
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. upper grill encrusted over the lower fire frill on the cookline
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. vegetable oil bottle on the cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. vegetable oil bottle is a no 2 bottle and it does not state food safe
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. Rear door blocked by boxes. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. poultry halves 46 in large holding tank. employee moved the tank to the walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm Quats. for the three compartment sink .
12/21/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink is out of order. next to bulk ice machine.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop handles in rice at steamtable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Black beans in the walk in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Grout missing throughout the food area, holding food debris.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cookline hands.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the mop sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Maintain the handsink clean.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Saran wrap holder very soiled .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Greae dripping from the suppression nozzles into food area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Detail cleaning under the warming area above the fryer hopper.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on the icy machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty handles of the cooking equipment. Tongs.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting boards are grooved/discolored at the salad station.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Chicken warmer at the cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food trays in the warmers.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Sandwiche press.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in coolers at the frontline and cookline areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All reach in coolers at the frontline counter.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Broken thermometers in cooling units replaced throughout.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 52 degrees, reach in cooler, frontline .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese cake.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair at the frontline areas. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin scoop holder.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Bulk storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Yellow containers in the walk in cooler clean.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Sternos with the syrup in the dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler.
  • Rinse solution not clean.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Curry sauce not covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Food debris in hws next to prep sinks.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink over prep table in rear of kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Unit containing chicken broth.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on back splash of soda machine at drive thru.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets in unit containing chicken broth.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Two door Reach in cooler next to fryers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored uncovered at soda machine in drive thru. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2010Routine - 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. beans in wic not date marked & labeled
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak & chicken; in ric @ back @48 degrees;
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yucca @ fry aa @ 64 degrees;
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. steak 110f @ holding drawer & pork @ 60f in hot box @ Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. salad aa
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. put on gloves not wash handd
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. plantines @ 65 @ cook line
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. steak over ribs ric Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • 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. reg emplooee
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair window @ wic shattered window held together with blue tape, must be replaced in 24 hr due to danger of pcs of shttered glass .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board @ back
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. stoage bins
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go lids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. @ back
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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