Pollo Tropical 25, 19911 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL 25
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19911 Nw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33169-2903
License #: 2325243
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 50°, chicken 48°, lettuce 49°, cut tomatoes 48°, soup 50° Chicken 46°, chicken 46°, chicken 44°, or less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for rapid temperature reduction. Refrigeration technician currently working on equipment.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rinse wiping rags
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, umbrella **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch
  • 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 - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. less than 4 hours. Ice place on food to reduce tamperature
2/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant food for Less than 4 hours moved to cooler that maintains adequate temperature. Less than 4 hours. Food in walk in cooler moved to walk in freezer to reduce temperature. Bagged ice used to reduce the temperature on cold prep table.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cold food moved to walk in freezer. Technician called
8/8/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Packaged food labeled improperly or incompletely and does not comply with Federal Standards of Identity. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.next to fryer
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.CUP
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.onions Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. out side backdoor
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.mop sink
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to improper cooling (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site food thrown away.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. beans 68 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. beans thrown away.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food warmer encrusted with grease.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/28/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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