Pollo Tropical Restaurant, 8096 W Mcnab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8096 W Mcnab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
License #: 1622048
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum foil containers in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In the back area. **Corrected On-Site**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles had accumulation of mold-like substance. Dining room.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Throughout.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Female restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair and soiled.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.take out food containers.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
8/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drink containers with screw-top lids stored in undrained ice. Half bottle of Gatorade in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By marinade machine.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior lid of the ice machine soiled.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Walkin freezer door will not close,due to ice build-up. Also shelving and floor are icy.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, or egress. For reporting purposes only. Backdoor blocked by trash. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Store room .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in the refrigerator drawers under a grill, Corrected On Site by turning on the grill.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers not stored inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin inside the ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed toxic container reused for food storage. Grill oil Corrected On Site.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.---ice build-up on freezer door does not allow it to close all the way.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.---food containers. Corrected On Site.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Small reach in cooler by window
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at 45* F- Two many bags in drawer- Corrective action- Decreased the numbers of bags
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut vegetable at 50* F in rech in cooler by window- Corrective action - Moved all salads to another reach in until repaired-
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink by window Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings-120*F Corrective Action- Increased tnermomostat
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, green and biege colored ones.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Improper disposal at floor drains/sinks in kitchen and/or food preparation area, objectionable odor emitting from floor drain under prep sink by wall next to walkin cooler.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handwashing sink by frontline area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters over fryers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions, apron and bag stored on shelves with food in dry food storage area. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. (Operator is reheating).
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks, milk. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, in walkin freezer.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, side of Continental reachin cooler .
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, walkin cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wetnesting.
  • Critical. Observed handwashing sink in prep area not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment, Continental reachin cooler and warmers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor, in prep area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood filters over fryers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed toxic container improperly labeled.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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