POLLO TROPICAL #69 Inspection – July 24, 2023

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 live small flying insects in dry storage area.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for cold items, manager was keeping times however did not have the written procedures.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of ice machine in poor repair.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By damaged tiles on floor by fry station.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in walk in cooler also by main cook line.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not maintained by fry station.

#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall with condensation due to improper ventilation by steam oven.

#6Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching plantains in container, manager rearranged scoop for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup on vents above fryer holding station.

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