POLLO TROPICAL #55

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female worker wearing gloves, touched her glasses and proceeded to cut food without washing her hands and changing gloves at the food line.

High Priority - Observed boxes of unwashed vegetables above pans of ready to eat fiesta beans and corn and sauces inside the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several openings and small holes on ceiling tile above cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles at front area, above cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding from floor tile and wall near the kitchen door and case opening entrance to front area and cook line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of food pans on shelves above three compartment sink in back area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior panel of walk in cooler door in disrepair.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing grout on floor in kitchen areas.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles in disrepair around cook line area and back area.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Cove grout missing making it not easily cleanable.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on vent, ceiling, shelves and floor inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled the shelf support pegs for the shelves that hold single use pans.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking on the handle of handwash station across of office and leaking faucet at handwash station closest to entrance door.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at the mop sink. Manager placed mop on hanger to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled grease like substance on top frying station left side .

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in cooler . Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open , manager closed properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease on left wall next to frying station.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding for back prep area floor.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at dish shelf near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed covered container of marinated chicken Random breast stored under water dripping in reach in back up cooler by 3 compartment sink. Showed manager drip. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor and ceiling. Also observed ice buildup at front line low boy dessert cooler. Informed manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle soiled at 2 compartment and 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container of raw beef. Manager instructed employee to change label. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed 2 paper towel dispensers not fully functional. As per manager new dispensers on order.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in women's bathroom. Water reached 81F After 3 minutes of running water.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of roll in cooler soiled in preparation area. Employee cleaned and sanitized handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling vent at drive through window area.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula wedged between wall and 3 compartment sink. Employee removed spatula. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at dish shelf. Employee started to rearrange pans to dry out. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout in kitchen preparation area. As per manager repair is scheduled.

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed one box raw chicken stored under dripping water from line of refrigerator system in walk in cooler. Employee moved box from under drip. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ceiling of freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at fryer station reach in freezer. Employee cleaned gasket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sweet plantains no time marking. As per operator 1 hour. Operator time marked product. 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 (120F - Hot Holding ) as per manager for less than 1 hour. Operator throw chicken away. Observed ham and cheese sandwhich (79F - Hot Holding) as per manager is under time control.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching cut tomatoes at cook line.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Blast freezer gasket torn.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven by the the office.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler by the ice machine has solid,

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dessert reach in cooler by the take out window.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cut boards soiled at cut station

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food handlers not wearing hair restraints to go team.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on ready to use containers above prep sink.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids propped open with pieces of wood.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed rinse hose lower than flood rim of sink, at three compartment sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn succotash (47 F - Cold Holding), in walk in cooler. As per manager for less than 1 hour. Moved to freezer to rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled and scared, front line counter.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit available at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working food without a hair net at front line.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed the bug zapper located above the tea preparation area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At sink level.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beyond vegan meat left over from previous day not properly reheated 86° F. Pork was also not properly reheated 82° F, and Mac and cheese at 84°F Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of sanitizer solution stored next to bread racks.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop holder soiled, cut gloves, rusted plug in compartment of food prep sink, scale plate surface. And rice bin also soiled.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection no test kid for Vegetable sanitizer available.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection no paper towels available in the store. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know proper reheating temperatures for left over pork.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters in French fry station soiled and cooking area hood.

Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed cans of monitor stored on a upside down bread rack limiting cleaning ability.

Basic - In-use cutting board stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above a tea dispensing container.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans inside walk in cooler soiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear co trainers stored above prep sink.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open container with batter stored uncovered, at dry goods storage.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (48°F - Cold Holding). As per manager less than one hour. Person in charge moved chicken to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (123°F - Hot Holding). As per manager less than 30 minutes. Person in charge adjusted temperature at 135°F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with salt in preparation table in front of cook line. Person in charge removed handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in storage room. Person in charge inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed macaroni and cheese thawing at room temperature. Person in charge moved macaroni and cheese to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge stored mop properly. Corrected On-Site