Pollo Tropical, 601 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 601 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale, FL 33009
License #: 1621302
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, RIC line area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47 f "Corrected On-Site** Product iced down, Repeated violation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin's scoop holder, "Corrected on site".
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean, 3 compartment sink, corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, 49 f, RIC, corrective action taken, placed in WIC,
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, 51 f, RIC, corrected actin take, iced down.
  • High Priority - Live flies in Dumster area.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cooks, cleaner, corrected on site.
  • 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, salad unit, front line.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution water not maintained clean, COS
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, RIC, front line, COS.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, RIC, front line, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee food plastic container at handwash sink, COS
  • Intermediate - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/31/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Beans, rice, mix tomatoes over 41, operator states that the wi cooler's door was opened during approximate 1 hour during re-stocking. Food was transferred to other units available that maintain 41 f under. See 4.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Wi cooler, see 4
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.COS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink with mildew build up, Ice machine area, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not 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.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Air gap not installed.Ice machine, see 29.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Chicken reach in cooler, prep area. See 3a.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Salad Reach in cooler, front line, see 3a.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Front line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, Chicken Reach in cooler's hinges, prep area, doors can not be closed tight.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken, ribs, reach in cooler , prep area, see 15 and 4, food transferred to Wi cooler. Corrected On Site. Provide invoice for repairs 24 hours via fax 954-956-5699.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Salad dressings, reach in cooler, front line. Food transferred to other available unit, Corrected On Site.See 4. Provide invoice for repairs 24 hours via fax 954 956 5699
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.Clogged drain, ice machine.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag missing, kitchen For reporting purposes only.
8/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.filled with basket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.ss item/jacket/dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chicken/reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce walk in Corrected On Site.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.soda dumping Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.monkey dishes not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
12/20/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.handle in salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.boxes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.bag/purse
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.bowls not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.lids not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.gave to manager
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.blocked by cart Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.hub cap dry storage removed Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.tote/with siingle service items/removed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.milk reach in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.sour cream/walk in Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by trashcan Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.boots on gatorade Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
5/11/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.marinade Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.tomato slice in it
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.purse over prep Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.degreaser/hot sauce/office Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.salsa walk in Corrected On Site.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.chipped tiles
  • Observed wall in disrepair.exterrior of wic
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.sauce wic Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salad wic Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cut veggies Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.cooked chicken/raw shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.wif Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.front
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.front
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.book bag
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.salsa wic
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked veggies wic
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.squeeze bottle
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.chicken/beef ric Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.wif/buckets phf
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked veggies wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.yucca wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.salsa wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked beef ric
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked chicken ric
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salsa wic
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.spice
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.lids not inverted
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.h/w sink others available
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can /front Corrected On Site.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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