Pollo Tropical #24, 1555 Nw 87 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #24
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1555 Nw 87 Ave, Miami, FL 33172-2615
License #: 2325427
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly.
  • Basic - Urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
1/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. entrance to walk in freezer .
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler by cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. mop sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
5/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Hot food at proper temperatures
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). BLACK BEANS (50F) AT WALK IN COOLER FROM DAY BEFORE. (3 x 15 lbs containers). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. YUCCA (47F) AT WALK IN COOLER.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CHICKEN WINGS (123F) AT COOK LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. BLACK BEANS AT WALK IN COOLER (50F) COOKED DAY BEFORE.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area. DRAINING RICE NEXT TO SANITIZER TANK.
  • Observed in-use utensil not stored in clean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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 in the interior of ice shut at soda fountain .DINING ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact shelves at reach in cooler encrusted with soil deposits and rust. MEAT REACH IN BY COOK LINE.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue by DRIVETHRU WINDOW.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed moldy ceiling at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed CO2 tank stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. BIG 5 EXCLUSIONS. HOW TO CALIBRATE/CHECK CONDITIOS OF THERMOMETER .
3/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • ICE SCOOP STORED IN A NON CLEAN SURFACE.
  • IN USE UTENCILS STORED IN A NON CLEAN SURFACE.
  • OBSERVED DIRTY APPRONS.
  • CUTTING BOARD OPEN CUTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCARDED.
  • OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES ABOVE PREP TABLE.
  • SEASONING CONTAINER NOT LABBLED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • OBSERVED HAND SINK CLOGGED IN KITCHEN AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • OBSERVED DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN.
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE.
  • HOOD FILTERS ACCUMULATED GREASE.
  • PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSE) STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
  • Critical. NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING FOR WORKING EMPLOYEE AT THE GRILL.
1/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BEEF (55F) , PRE COOKED RIBS (54F).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PRE COOKED RIBS (54F) , BEEF (CHURRASCO) RAW (55F). COOK LINE REACH IN COOLER (VERTICAL ).
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BE#F OVER PLANT FOODS AT (WALK IN FREEZER).
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. OVER ICE MACHINE .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed moldy ceiling at walk in cooler.
  • Observed personal item stored with single service item. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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