POLLO TROPICAL 150 Inspection – April 24, 2025

High Priority 2

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under steam table: steak (121F – Hot Holding). Cook placed back on grill, second temp: 170F Reheated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 2

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Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed at cook line; associate unable to tell inspector what temperature to cook the chicken to. Inspector went over cooking temperature with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

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Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink across warewash; difficult to receive paper towels.

Basic 4

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Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.

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Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to mop sink.

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Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall next to hand sink at drive thru.

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Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counter.

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