Pollo Tropical Restaurant, 7719 S Dixie Hwy Unit 7785, West Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7719 S Dixie Hwy Unit 7785, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
License #: 6019508
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.balsamic tomatoe
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT CONTINENTALREACHIN COS AND SMALL FREEZER NEXT TO SIDE COOKING AREA
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Electrical outlets in kitchen area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone. Watch, shoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. box of bananas, and box of tomaotoes on wet floor in walk in by relocating boxes and washing tomatoes.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Due to delivery.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Container of chopped onions, tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 45F. In walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 50F 3hrs. In walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of continental refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/9/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 box of raw chicken at 45F in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 45F, wings 45F.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walking cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at 44F. **Corrected On-Site**
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup inside salad container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed containers of beans, soup, at 65F stored overnight .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. containers of beans, soup at 65F. stored overnight.
  • Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. containers to serve food is exposed to spatter from juice from the cutting of grilled chicken.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 2 containers of chicken soup at 60F stored in w I cooler overnight.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 4 containers of black beans at 65F stored in w/I cooler overnight.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In disrepair by food prep area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans stored overnight 60F.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 60F cooked beans stored overnight in w/I cooler.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant current license not properly displayed.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in dining area.
8/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. CONTINENTAL REACHIN COOLER, DO NOT USE UNTIL CAPABLE Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.METAL PANS Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. IN CONTINENTAL REACHIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. BACK DISH AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BETWEEN GLOVE CHANGES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. INSIDE WALKIN COOLER
  • 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. CUP IN SPICES
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED CHICKEN, RIBS, RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP AT 59F FOR 1 HOUR, Corrected On Site. MOVED TO WALKIN COOLER Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLATES IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical - Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RAW CHICKEN AT 56F & RIBS AT 64 FOR 3 HOURS, Corrected On Site.MOVED TO WIC
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED CHICKEN AT 116F FOR 20 MINUTES, MOVED TO OTHER UNIT Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. CONTINENTAL RIC, DO NOT UAE UNTIL CAPABLE, AMBIENT 64F
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.IN CONTINENTAL RIC
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. IN MARINATED TOMATOES , CHOPPED ONIONS, COLE SLAW IN WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. CHICKEN BLOOD & JUICE IN BOTTOM OF CONTINENTAL RIC
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BLOCKED WITH ICE BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. BAGGED GARBAGE COLLECTED IN OPEN CONTAINER BEHIND BUILDING BEFORE BEING TRANSFERRED TO DUMPSTER
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
9/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. container of pork at 50F stoeed overnight. STOP SALE ORDER.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PLANTAINS BY FRYER AT 78 DEGREES F
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW PORK OVER COOKED CHICKEN IN WALKIN
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. WETTING CLOTH'S TO WIPE DOWN COUNTERS
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. FRONT REACHINS
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FAN COVER IN WALKIN
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. WATER LINE AT KETTLE
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. SQUEEGIE IN FRONT OF SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. RINSED KNIFE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BY FRYER
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. QUATINARY greater than 400 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date. 12-01-09
  • 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
12/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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