Pollo Tropical #63, 2450 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Name: POLLO TROPICAL #63
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2450 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Bch, FL 33069
License #: 1620451
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 09/23/2010
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Inspection findings

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  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on and changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime/black debris build-up in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grill tops on cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood, hoodfilters and fire suppression lines on cookline
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides/exterior of cooking equipment / grills on cookline
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance and dust on surface of nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dirt and black mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets of both reach-in coolers by drive thru window Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. handwash sink closest to office Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease and debris accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler with strong foul odor
  • Observed wall in disrepair. wall/floor junction/ cove tiles missing/broken in walk-in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple liquid by dishwash area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. backdoor/exit blocked by garbage bags / cart For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
 09/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 45 degrees, ribs 46 degrees, raw beef 46 degrees at CONTINENTAL cooler
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. no handwashing after handling personal cell phone and returning to prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelving at CONTINENTAL cooler near ice machine .
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rusted shelving near dishwashing area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. soiled gaskets at CONTINENTAL cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. knife container soiled
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. BEVERAGE AIR cooler by drive thru area and front counter area cold holding drawers.
  • Observed clean utensils- knives stored in dirty container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. invert takeout containers in shelving in dry storage room
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. throughout .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. at walkin freezer
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse in dry storage area above rice bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. abc fire extinguisher by backdoor areaFor reporting purposes only.
 3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Salsa not cooled to required temperature.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa in cooler dated both Sunday and Monday 48 degrees
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salsa at 48 degrees walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over Cooked wings storage cabinet
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Several pots and pans
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Several
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Pot used for sauteed onions
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Several pots and pans.
  • Critical. Prep surface not sanitized after contamination and prior to use.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Frontline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To Go boxes not covered/protected by frontline.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Around hot water tank vent not sealed. .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Employees personal hat stored with food dry storeroom.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Bicycle stored in drt storeroom.
 7/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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