Inspection Report

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POLO BAR AND GRILL

5590 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD · PEMBROKE PARK · Broward County · FL 33023

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3569019
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10718215
DBPR license1622307

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024. Expired. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation #247600764 **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small White Refrigerator- ;Vegan shrimps (60F – Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Greens (110F – Hot Holding); Cooked Chickpeas (120F – Hot Holding); Cooked Vegan Meat (174F – Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Case of water stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.