Pollo Tropical #35, 1819 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #35
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1819 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2944
License #: 1617734
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach In Cooler, Front Counter
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cilantro dressing, curry dressing, Walk In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/9/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
9/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Violation: 37-02-1 Observed hole in wall.
8/6/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed 1LIVE ROACH BY THE 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK AND 6 ROACHES BY THE MOP SINK CLOSE TO FRONT COUNTER.
  • Observed garbage can lid open. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
7/30/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Tomato salsa and sauce in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Plantainss and yucca in hot holding .
  • Critical - Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Yucca in the kitchen on the stove in hot hold, Corrected On Site by reheating.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoops and tongs in rice, chicken and pork on the steam table, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves. 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. Using a plastic cup as an ice scoop at the drive-thru window, Corrected On Site.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cup no handle used to scoop plaintains
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. standing water floor of reach in cooler where desserts and beverages are stored
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid windex Repeat Violation.
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Tall reach in cooler in kitchen This violation must be corrected by : 4/1/11.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. chicken soup cooked at 12:30. inspected at 2pm. soup still at 168 degrees. advised to use shallow pan no more than 2 inches and ice bath. operator immediately placed product on ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. mens restroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by equipment Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. main ice bin and drive thru
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Tall reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back area
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed employee dumping trash with gloves then not discard gloves when necessary Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.fries Walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. mens restroom
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw seasoned chicken in tall reach in cooler in kitchen. moved chicken to walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall reach in cooler in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple liquid kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours black beans 53 degrees.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler rusty,tall unit cookline.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor throughout.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris throughout.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris throughout kitchen.
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • 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
  • Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
6/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork 44 degrees in wic. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.
2/2/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walkin cooler in chicken prep area
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. bags of bread on storage rack next to kitchen Corrected On Site. operator voluntarily discarded bags of bread onsite
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. veggies in reachin cooler kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chopped garlic in reachin cooler in kitchen area
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. observed prep worker searching through purse with gloves on prep table in kitchen. then proceed to continue with food handling Corrected On Site. manager had worker wash hands and pur on new gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. bottle water in reachin cooler in reachin cooler in kitchen area
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. in drive through
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. storage container not cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture uder handwash sink in kitchen
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. throughout kitchen and cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bottle of cooking oil on cookline
8/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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