Pollo Tropical Restaurant #89, 19700 Nw 27 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #89
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 19700 Nw 27 Ave, Miami, FL 33056
License #: 2331150
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 6/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At reach in cooler on right hand side under the salad holding
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At reach in cooler under hot holding for fries.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Observed cut lettuce at 57° F and cut lettuce 51° F for less then 4 hours.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink.
6/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage can located inside establishment that is not continually used is not covered. Container stored in dry storage area attracting small flying insects
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours. Moved to cooler that maintains adequate temperature. Ice added to help maintain temperature **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/26/2014Complaint FullInspection 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 - Equipment in poor repair. Roll in cooler
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice placed on cold table and in salad cooler to help reduce temperature
10/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
6/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
8/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knives holder
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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