Pollo Tropical, 17084 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17084 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2330717
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By take out window
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Soup **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Black beans
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Black beans
  • 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.
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. COOLER BY CASH REGISTER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No person in charge of establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. COOLER NEXT TO GRILL
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. FOOD DEBRIS
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. SWEATER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SHREDDED CHEESE AT FRONT LINE
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. AT HANDSINK BY DRIVE THROUGH
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. ICE SCOOP
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. MUST BE 200 ppm
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food (cole slaw) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands/prior to placing on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Corrected On Site.
12/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food (onions) stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed fruits/vegetables (lettuce, onions) exposed to improper chemical wash-next to soap/water solution in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures-plaintains.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair-walk-in cooler door; ambient temperature less than 41F.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-next to drive thru window, 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions-hot holding temperatures.
2/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks (after hadling uncooked poultry) or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces/non food contact surfaces (cooler handle, chair) not cleaned after being contaminationed (uncooked poultry).
  • Observed clean equipment (ice storage) stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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