Pollo Tropical #48, 3061 Northlake Blvd, Lake Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #48
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3061 Northlake Blvd, Lake Park, FL 33403
License #: 6013275
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
**
1.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
**
2.0
Price:
***
3.0
Ambience:
*
1.0
Cleanliness:
*
1.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/ condensation. Stand up Reach in cooler by ice machine. Food was protected by pan/lid. Corrective action taken. Lid was drained and food recovered.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Missing gasket in drawer across from fryers.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop is in dirty holder. Manager removed scoop and had dispenser cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Double stacking of container pork gravy stored on top of uncovered ready to eat pork in steam table. Manager had container removed from top of ready to eat pork. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook. Manager coached employee to wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... In Prep/Warewash area and Walk.In.Cooler...
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. ... Food handler handling food in walk.in.cooler and prep area while using cell phone. No handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big5 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/HR/forms/documents/5030_100.pdf **Corrected On-Site**
6/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.TILE GROUT MISSING IN SEVERAL AREAS
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.8,56°. Discarded by manager
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.TILE GROUT MISSING
  • Basic - GREASEbuild-up on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLEBOIL. FRONT PREP
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.COOKED CHICKEN FRONT HOT HOLD 130?. MGR TURNED UNIT HIGHER. 134? at end of inspection
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.WATER SETTINGS TURNED OFF UNDER HANDWASH
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.LARGE WATER CONTAINER IN HANDWASH COOKSLINE
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.SALT
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.GASKETS TORN REACHIN DOOR IS NOT FULLY CLOSING DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW AREA REACHIN Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.KITCHEN
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BOXES OF CHICKENS WALKIN
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.MAYO CONTAINERS
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PLASTIC CONTAINER OF CLEANER AND PLASTIC GLOVES IN HANDWASH
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.FAUCET 3cs
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLE OI COOKSLINE
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. styrofoam cup in diced tomatoes - reachin cooler .
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. bottom door of tall reachin cooler will not stay tightly closed.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. drivethru .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. walkin freezer door cannot be fully closed due to ice buildup.
  • Observed residue build-up on undersurface of soda nozzles housing - drivethru .
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. lower door of reachin cooler won't stay fully closed.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. walkin freezer door cannot be fully closed due to ice buildup.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walkin freezer door cannot be fully closed due to ice buildup.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. minimal .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. walkin cooler floor .
12/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Light not functioning. dry storage area.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. see # 4.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin cooler by ice machine . PHF relocated to other cooling units. service call advised .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. black bean bin.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. bulk bin - black beans.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WIC door latch.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on undersurface of soda nozzles housing - drivethru .
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sanitizer bucket - quat. greater than 300 ppm. Corrected On Site.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair WIF latch .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on undersurface of soda nozzles' housing - drivethru .
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/25/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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Added on May 18, 2014 9:22 AM
Food:
***
Service:
**
Price:
***
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
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