Pollo Tropical, 1985 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Pollo Tropical
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1985 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744
License #: 5910958
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cook line coolers and the reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Lettuce, came in contact with the Sanitizer hose. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Moderate **Corrected On-Site**
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dining room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrella- dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near ice machine, blocked by. Chicken container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Female restroom- 88F **Corrected On-Site**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above foods in bags in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Front counter
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Forks **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soda line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F-prep line
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs - cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed vegetables,bananas stored with other ready-to-eat food -washed lettuce -in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
7/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed 2 small holes in ceiling. Cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing lubricant bottles - by the icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item, small paint container stored by dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
1/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pots/pans above the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime - ice dispenser Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs- 45 DF, 2-door reach in cooler, wheels of a container keeping the door from closing . Corrected On Site.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs- cookline
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing a watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles/ ice dispenser . Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
11/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
8/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Oil containers under the handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 500 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hoodfilters
  • Observed residue moderate build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves- walk in cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout back kitchen .
  • Observed attached equipment hood nozzles heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling heavily soiled with accumulated dust. Above the cookline
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. For ribs, Corrected On Site. Unit was turn off reheat.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. For dumping food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. By the deep fryers.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on tea dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.By drive thru unit.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Front hand sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.At the mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. By the ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. By the ice machine .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.Raid for household use only.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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