POLLO TROPICAL #133

High Priority - 2 dead, small flying insects found on window sill in dining area. The manager cleaned up and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager place gloves on without washing hands after handling items at 3 compartment sink then pickup a container of butter. Stopped manager and educated on proper glove usage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. Spoke with manager about ensuring not left out for extended periods during prep, the manager then placed in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control with no time mark. Observed container of plantains being held using time as a public health control with no time mark on container. Educated that time mark must be on actual working container. The manager place correct time mark on items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (132F - Hot Holding) at front line in steam drawer. Cook removed and reheated cooked chicken 2nd temp after reheat (170F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers near 3 compartment sink. The manager separated the containers for proper drying. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on front of stove unprotected. The cook removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over soda dispenser near exit door.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bottles of mango pulp being thawed in standing water and 1 in open air. Educated manager on proper thawing and was placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and plastic containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. There is a sign in the handicapped stall but none at main sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator stated a work order has already been placed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on broiler handle. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed 2 employees chewing gum on the main cook line.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Operator replaced drip container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at salad station on main line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink near cook line used as a dump sink. The manager educated operator about only using hand washing sink for hand washing only. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink near cook line.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal keys above prep table above steam table. The keys was removed from above steam table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. The single service items was inverted above prep table. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under dry storage shelves.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed 3 missing on back prep line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on salad drawer on hot line and soiled gaskets in sauce drawers on drive through.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding area: wings (118F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed multiple missing drip trays on hoods. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing hood drip tray closet to ice machine. Operator put drip pans in. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: Observed missing drip pan on hood vent over fryers. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from Three Compartment Sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around doorway of walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of grill by walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site