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POLLO ENCANTADO INC

11770 METRO PKWY UNIT A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874638

  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark available, operator placed time mark on items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed items from sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874006

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers: ground chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); bean pupusa filling (45F - Cold Holding); chicharron pupusa filling (46F - Cold Holding)n salsa verde (71F - Cold Holding); salsa tomate (82F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed in white reach in cooler: pupusa filling at 51F - Cold Holding; cut plantains 48F cold holding; cut lettuce 46F after being left in the cooler overnight. See stop sale. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8713492

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead cockroach on top of water tank under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator moved drink for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to grill. Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cash then return to food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe sweat from face with paper towels then return to food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On raw chicken stored over ready to eat cheese in white rice unit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in coolers: ground chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw steak (49F - Cold Holding); bean pupusa filling (45F - Cold Holding); chicharron pupusa filling (46F - Cold Holding)n salsa verde (71F - Cold Holding); salsa tomate (82F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water at 3 compartment sink and hand wash sink at 83F. Warning
  • 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water draining out of pipe directly on to ground near hitch of unit. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8617673

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator employee touch apron then resume food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands.
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed dirty water on ground outside food truck.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator uncovered soap dispenser do that it may be used. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser as not functioning. Operator placed roll of paper towels near sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538145

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed extra utensils stored in container located on ground behind truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed 2 chest style reach in freezer units in area under tent between mobile units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine stored between two Mobile food units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in unit : raw carne asada beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-27: Observed in glass front reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink: cooked chicken at 52F Cold Holding; cooked beef at 53F - Cold Holding; ambient air at 40F - Cold Holding. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335444

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed extra utensils stored in container located on ground behind truck. Warning
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed 2 chest style reach in freezer units in area under tent between mobile units. Warning
  • 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine stored between two Mobile food units. Warning
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed no running water in establishment. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed no food grade bag in direct contact with rice in steam table. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored above ready to eat food items in glass front reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in unit : raw carne asada beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in display case: fried chicken (125F - Hot Holding); Warning
  • 51-10-4:Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Inspector was denied entry for over 30 minutes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint