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EL POLLO INKA RESTAURANT

7285 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33166

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447234
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736261
DBPR license2326295

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pasta inside drawers under stove inside kitchen. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator cleaned hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside ware washing area. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned DM exterior. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside ware washing area. Operator replaced ceiling tiles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed yellowfin tuna inside bags in reach in cooler by cook line. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed drink container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed carrots and jalapeno peppers stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 90°F on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays containers box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.