Pollo Tropical, 1051 S Military Trl, Deerfield Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pollo Tropical
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1051 S Military Trl, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-7643
License #: 1620494
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. On service line.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Cooking oil.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Continental cooler
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Salt
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Vents throughout
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in kitchen area.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee cellar phone.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in the rear of the establishment.
  • Basic - Old label stuck on food container
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Unit parallel to ice machine
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REAR KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BREAD# 1. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BREAD# 2. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *RIBS.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). COOKED CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). COOKED RIBS.
11/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. RICE PANS BY HAND SINK.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BEEF WALK IN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair DUMPSTER MISSING LID.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. CELL PHONE. Corrected On Site.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO and IN CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW SHRIMP STORED IN CONTACT WITH RAW CHICKEN. Corrected On Site.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. GREEN PEPPERS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. WALK IN FREEZER.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PURSE REAR STORE ROOM.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. RIBS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDLE WALK IN COOLER.
9/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. SOUTH KITCHEN.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN WINGS.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CHICKEN WINGS.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT.
2/3/2011Routine - 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. "SMOOTHIE BASE."
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHOPPED CHICKEN Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. DUMPING ICE.
3/5/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. OBSERVED CUP USED AS ICE SCOOP.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. OLD DATE LABELS NOT REMOVED FROM CLEAN PANS.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. NON TAKE OUT RIC.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PITCHER STORAGE. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. STOREROOM.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. YELLOW LIQUID.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. 0 to 220 degrees is acceptable.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. UNCOVERED RICE STORED NEXT TO HAND SINK. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. SPLASHGUARD NOT INSTALLED BETWEEN HAND SINK & FOOD STORAGE AREA.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. MANAGER HAS NOTIFICATION LETTER, NOT CERTIFICATE.
7/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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