Pollo Tropical, 3801 W Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3801 W Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741
License #: 5908490
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Several throughout the kitchen .
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. / chicken reaching cooler . **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. / employee at cook line
  • Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. / drink station
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / ladies bathroom.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 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. ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN ALL THREE TYPES OF RICE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER BY DRIVE THRU **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK BY OFFICE WENT COLD WHEN WATER WAS TURNED ON AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. IN SALSA **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. TO GO LIDS **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. PLASTIC BOTTLED WATER BY DRIVE THRU **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. BULK DRY RICE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. COOKED CHICKEN CHOPPING KNIFE WIPED WITH PAPER TOWEL.
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. WET NESTING
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN BREAST HH @ 98F - NO WATER IN STEAM TABLE Corrected On Site.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty fan covers in walk in cooler
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
5/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting - check ALL. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on plastic wrap holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. handwash sink near office - check ALL
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. check ALL
  • Observed personal care item stored with food in multiple locations. purses, clothing, lunch bags. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting of pans above 3 comp sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Front display reach in cooler , Lila's Deserts at 48DF
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans on the shelf
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Prep area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs touching the grill metal wall-cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line- hot holding area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Walk in cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under the dry storage
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sanitizer bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Infront of the office Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lila's deserts at 48DF- front display reach in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Forks/ knives -front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. A piece of dry wall panel stored above cups/ lids-dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed slash-resistant gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. Employee chopping washed parsley Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Near 3 compartment sink entrance.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Lila's Deserts at 48DF
4/18/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable - ceiling tiles above 4 burner stove.
  • Ceiling tiles missing and damaged.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable - shelves lined with cardboard.
  • Observed all back area walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint - hair loose and dangling on several employees while wearing caps.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification - manager on duty.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water - multiple locations including walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces heavily encrusted with grease, soil, food and other deposits - un-used grill at end of cook line.
  • Observed heavy food and grease debris accumulated on all floor areas of entire facility including walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of chicken reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - slimey.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at Y connection - mop sink.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair at front line counter reachin cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Just received. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout kitchen areas.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
7/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from the walls inside walk in cooler. Cooler temperature is at 40 F. Degree.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed moderate grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed heavy garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing tiles at floor located by fryers.
  • Observed Walk in cooler floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water coming from behind walls in Walk in cooler.
  • Observed hole in wall. At wall located by fryers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated heavy grease. On nozzles under hood suppression system.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Over the serving line.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Purses and jackets stored with food. At back storage area.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several unlabeled food containers at cook line and back kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Operator did not know how long plaintain were cooling. Plaintain temperature was 60 F. Degree. Corrected On Site. Operator discarded plaintain.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. In walkin cooler. A case of unwashed peppers and cucumber stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board located at cook line chicken station is grooved and not cleanable.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filter.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris on rolling cooler,blast chiller,and shelves inside walkin cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At wall located by ice machine and handwash sink in kitchen.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/27/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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