POLLO TROPICAL 25

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed guacamole (67/65F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (68/66F - Cooling); covered with a plastic wrap, operator uncovered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Sauce reach in cooler at the front counter with gaskets torn.

Basic - Observed rolling reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to operator. Printed and filled out during the inspection.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the back kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle where chicken is stored soiled.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the back of the kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves by the dry storage area soiled.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed entrance door to kitchen in disrepair on the bottom. Observed gaskets in all reach in coolers torn. Time Extended

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair net or hat while engaging in food preparation at the front line. Employees put on hair nets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the whole kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table in the back kitchen. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted at the front counter reach in cooler and by the fryers.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located in walk in freezer and throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in dry storage area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of disposable gloves used for food service stored of floor near manager office.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelf under preparation table has rust.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Interior of oven, grills, deep fryers, and stove has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Kitchen, dining room, walk in cooler/freezer and bathroom floors soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Preparation shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed by the kitchen handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Employee clean reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

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.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back area oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the fries freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back area oven.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back oven soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen two doors cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Leaking handle at the mop sink.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with ham in the front reach in cooler.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment is open to the public and operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was encouraged to pay DBPR Business License.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board has cut marks.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located at drive thru window. Employee cleaned ice bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the dining area.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

Basic - In-use spoon is stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of chicken hot holding unit, and table top grill has accumulation of old food debris and grease. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler gaskets are soiled with mold like substance.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen and prep areas.