Pollo Tropical #43, 2635 Weston Rd, Weston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #43
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2635 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331
License #: 1618816
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coca-Cola dispenser, need immediate attention, Nozzles are being used without protective covers. Operator took corrective action, called Coca-cola Repair Sevice.
  • Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Kitchen Floor Greasy and Slippery. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Manager Took Corrective Action. Accelerated the cleaning Scheduled cleaning.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Dry Storage Area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Window.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Dressing, Sauces 45°F Corrective action taken in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
11/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler in salsa.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Observed on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.abovevice machine
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.take out containers 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.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.shelves rusty chicken reachin
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.by ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.chicken reachin
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.salt
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.chicken reachin
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.rice/beans
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salt Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.lids Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt Corrected On Site.
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.dry storage
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed storage of maintenance tools in areas that may result in cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
2/9/2011Routine - 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.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shenves rusted
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.drive thru
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.salad with package oh ham & chhese on top
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cut-out shirt with body hair exposed while cooking
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reachin shelves rusted
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.dry storage
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.sweater
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.ladies
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rusted
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
11/10/2009Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.bowl w/o handle used to scoop tomatoes
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rustedvshelves
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.back door
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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