EL POLLO INKA RESTAURANT
7285 NW 36 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside rice cooker in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen by kitchen back entrance. Operator removed cutting board from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table in kitchen. Operator inverted pots. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and container inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cow hearts thawing at room temperature in sink in kitchen. Operator placed hearts under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice inside hand wash sink by ware washing area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Employee cleaned DM exterior. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5: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
- 06-09-1: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**
- 12B-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
- 08B-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
- 10-07-4: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
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food trays containers box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4: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
- 08A-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
- 31A-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
- 53B-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.
- 41-17-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over ware washing area. Also, observed broken ceiling tile over ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by Dish Machine line.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door insulation not tight fitting. Gap between door and insulation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of microwave. Kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under rear Hand wash sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pasta 50° in prep cooler cookline. From last night.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 50° in prep cooler cookline. From last night. Raw beef 48°. Cut tomato 48°. RAw fish 48°. Raw chicken 48°. Placed earlier this morning. Moved by manager to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear Hand wash sink hot water faucet supply turned off.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles over ware washing area. Also, observed broken ceiling tile over ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted under prep table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed knives and started to wash them. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4: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 Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of oven inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled sugar, seasoning, salt, and garlic plastic containers stored on shelf inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).