Pollo Tropical Inc, 1001 W Palm Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1001 W Palm Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
License #: 6904597
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Togo containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile stained. Ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in stain. Tile above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Dishwasher area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked beans 126f. Corrective action, reheat to 165f for 15 seconds with in two hours.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Poultry cooler.
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, prep for chopping **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses at cookline
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection, covered and deep pan for bean salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in women's bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
12/23/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Poultry 127f, pork 123-132f. Corrective action, reheat to 165f for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork and chicken 128f. Items must be reheated to 165f for 15 seconds.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Roll in cooler.
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Customer self serve.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Drive thru.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed hole in wall by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked plant foods, 113F. Item discarded.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Corrective Action: Item placed back on grill to reach 165F for 15 seconds. Corrected On Site. Chicken reheated to 172 for 15 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front counter.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Prep area.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Cleaner.
12/12/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/20/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lihht shield broken ober three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed residue buildup on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Behind cooking equipment.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over three compartment sink.
  • Observed gaskets with residue build-up. Reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handsink next to office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In continental reach in and drawer coolers for sauces
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. between grills and on side and back of grill on the far left of cookline.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters over main cookline and burner stove and ansul system over main cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Small cutting board with meat cleaver
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler next to office.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind grills on cookline
3/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Employee scooped ice with a bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Thermometer not stored in a clean, protected manner. Thermoter stored in sanatizing solution. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice shute, drink machine, dining room.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed grease container soiled with heavy grease buildup.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
9/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup exterior of ice bin.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By mop sink.
  • Observed outside of used oil container not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around used oil container.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only. Front counter.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Green board.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Drive thru.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons at Salsa Bar.
  • Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. Handsink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb dumpster area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. Kitchen, prep area.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Raid.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/29/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 7/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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