Pollo Tropical #44, 10575 Nw 41 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #44
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10575 Nw 41 St, Miami, FL 33178
License #: 2327578
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Lettuce 50 F in reach in cooler front counter Tomato 47 F, corn salsa 50 F, chicken 45 F in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Fries 127 F
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Container with a bag of rice inside **Corrected On-Site**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Glasses **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Mojo
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato 48 F, tomato 50 F, lettuce 64 F
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken 127 F
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Drive thru
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler does not close by three compartment sink
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Fryers
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Single service items soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato 60 F, salsa 60 F, lettuce 60 F **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice bin soiled
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Drive thru
8/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.Cell phone.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site. Food discarded
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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