Pollo Tropical, 3900 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POLLO TROPICAL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3900 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1103336
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Cracked lids)
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. (On lids for pans, on plates stacked as clean, and on pot and pans)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (To go containers in cook line area not inverted) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. (Several small flies in dry storage area in bags of onions)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Interior side of door)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Bin in drive-thru area)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In bulk salt container) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. (Filters over fryers)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. (Scoop in plantains cracked) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Men's restroom)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Pans stacked wet) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. (Under dripping condensing unit in walk-in cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. (On lower shelf with to go containers) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Bin in drive -thru along front edge) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (On machine in drive-thru) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Metal and plastic pans stacked wet on shelf above 3 compartment sink)
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. (Cases of raw meats)
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. (Plastic pan cracked across food contact surface)
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. (Dumpster lids cracked)
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck on food containers after cleaning. (On several metal pans on rack above 3 compartment sink)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (On unit in prep area with kettles, ovens and steamers)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (To go containers and lids in drive-thru area not inverted/protected) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Front edge of cover plate on ice bin in drive-thru area)
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on site from cleaning company unlabeled.
5/8/2013Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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