POLLO TROPICAL # 3

8975 South Dixie Highway

Florida, 33156

Miami-Dade County County

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)

Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment in drive through area. Priority: Basic
42-01-4:Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop closet. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
13-07-4:Basic - One Employee wearing a bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed the bracelet. Corrected On-Site
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The mop was hanging. Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8482423

08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line at refrigerator system of the walk-in freezer. Operator moved the box. Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at the entrance by cook line. Repeat Violation
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 cooked onion (116 F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (129 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to be reheated. Final temperature for onion (177°F- reheating) and cooked vegetables (167°F - reheating). Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345578

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. The carbon dioxide tank was secured. Corrected On-Site
35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located in front of the office.
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from the pipe under hand wash sink located in front of walk in cooler. And water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
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 cooked chicken diced (130 F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. And chicken soup (117 F - Hot Holding) at warmer. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to reheat at grill. And on the steamer. Cooked chicken diced (169 F - Reheating) Cooked steak (170 F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**

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Monday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Wednesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Thursday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Friday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Saturday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Sunday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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