Pardo's Chicken, 2312 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PARDO'S CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2312 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
License #: 2330549
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Vents by cookline
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. By side of fryer
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Hand washing sink by ceviche ,
  • Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Inside reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Chest freezer by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. At cook line.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed Raw shell eggs over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine, 10 ppm **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Quinoa 51 f , mayo 62 f (made in house and containing shell eggs (about 20 minutes)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw fish over cooked shrimp inside wic.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Soap dispenser underneath food containers.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By hand washing sink at ceviche station
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Be ceviche prep area
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed quinoa at 51 f inside reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with cleaner. **Repeat Violation**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phones.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Chest freezer at end of cook line.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce.raw fish over unwashed lemon
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Inside walk in cooler . Not smooth and easily cleanable.-left side
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.done areas
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Spray hose
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to mop sink exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By ook line
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Front area
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Sponge used to clean and sanitize food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Old fryer next to handsink
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixer for sauce not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 66 f (voluntarily discarded) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken over rte mixture for croquettes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Warewashing procedures
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.( around dishwash area , walls, etc)
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.( steam table line)
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.( box freezer with rust top)
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.(under serving table shelves in prep area)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( washing containers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.(not easily accessible)
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.[dishwash area]
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - No ground fault interruption protection on electrical outlet located within six feet of a water source. For reporting purposes only.[front area where beverage mixing]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting board]
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. BY CIVECE STATION.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. WALK IN COOLER
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
10/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.shelf over dishwasher
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.no auto-closer on receiving door
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.area of prep station
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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