POLLO TROPICAL #52

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep table and by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Two missing by back of the house cook line by prep tables.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sautéed vegetables (127F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours in holding unit.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed improperly at the splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop inside of rice. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker at splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler on front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind equipment,fryer on cook line has food and equipment under it. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler on front counter Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old furniture - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Time Extended

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on front counter. Next unannounced visit per Doreen.

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 mark. Plantain, manager added time mark. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (109F - Hot Holding); white rice . Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat. Hot box not working properly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 Large green 1 medium white

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Lid of ice bin on front counter. Manager asked staff to clean. Fan cover in walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under triple sink and at mop sink. Manager replaced covers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Manager asked staff to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of ice machine Cart next to ice machine

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. On front service counter for all to go containers. Staff cleaned. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in front counter area. Next unannounced inspection part Lisolotte Branner.

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. Plantains 1 hour per operator item was marked with appropriate time. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand in sink near drive through.

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees on server line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grease trap .

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator found license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

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

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 pan on clean storage rack. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched customer phone and handle single service containers. Another employee wiped face with gloves on and touched clean dishes.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current active.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site