POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT #89

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pan and sanitizing after, with no rinse. Educate employee how to properly wash rinse and sanitize.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance by 2 compartment sink and 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall by the drive thru.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) on the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours, operator reheated sweet plantains (170F - Reheating). Observed chicken (112F-127F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the grill for less than 1 hour ago, operator reheated chicken (168F - Reheating). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a spray bottle with name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by ice machine soiled with food debris.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Observed multiple shelves rusted throughout the kitchen and warehouse washing area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Observed floor tile in disrepair in the entrance of the walk in cooler Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the walk-in cooler. Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: Observed ice machine front door panel torn. Operator has work orders placed regarding repairs. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: Time Extended

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard while cooking chicken.

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 141. Chef reheated chicken to 188F. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours.

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by drive thru window.

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

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

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at mop sink.

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling.

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed table top grills, cooler is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Kitchen floors, and under cooking equipment soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of table top grills, cooler is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.

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

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Manager cleaned thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 cases of food tray on the front counter floor. Manager removed food trays. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed boiler is leaking water. Observed reach in cooler lid is broken, that stores lettuce. Observed front counter reach in cooler gasket is torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed 2 table grills, has accumulation of of old food debris and grease. Observed large kitchen grill has accumulation of grease, and old food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and grease on monitors, stand, and wires over the middle hot holding units. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

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

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed boiler is leaking water.

Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed garbage bin is blocking door marked exit. Manager removed garbage bin. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed across from the three compartment sink.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dining areas. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing necklaces, and hand chains.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee long weave touching tacos on the preparation table. Employee tie up hair. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket is torn.

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Employee replaced with a clean container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Multiple aluminum pans used to store meats and cooked foods not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on a shelf drain board across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Multiple plastic storage container/container lids are cracked or broken.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table grill and hood filter are soiled (located at yuca and plantains wait station) has old food debris, observed exterior table grill is soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.