Pollo Tropical #59, 10705 W Flagler St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #59
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10705 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
License #: 2328912
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. WIC
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
6/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
5/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cilantro sauce did not reach 41 since last night.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. fans walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. PLANTAINS
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). CILANTRO SAUCE
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
11/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • 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 food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler door by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.top door in reach in cooler by 2 compartment sink
  • 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.Rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.spoons in lobby area
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. by 2 compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.beans in walk in freezer .
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Green cut glove
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Ice scoop holdster
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Steamer top
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Star Pro-Max Toaster
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain.Dumpster area
  • Critical. Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped insects in kitchen area light covers
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Kitchen area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.Thermometer store in cup with sanitizer in prep area
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Food prep area next to handsink without a splashguard in between
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Gaps under backdoor
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Walk-in cooler fan covers
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD NOZZLES
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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. SCOOP ICE WITH CUP Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. GLOVING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. SILVER SPOONS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSING TOWELS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BY TAKE_OUT WINDOW
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. WALK_IN COOLER (MISSING TILE WITH OBJECTIONABLE FOUL ODOR BY WALL )
9/1/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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