EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
3438 W HILLSBORO BLVD · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33442
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee conducting ware washing and handling soiled dishes then proceeding to handle clean wares without washing hands. Reviewed proper ware washing hand washing with employee and operator **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed oranges in walk in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then proceed to wash gloved hands and continue to handle clean utensils. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (96°F – Hot Holding) in cook line steam table. Operator states item was cooked at 7 am then moved to steam table after cooking. Operator reheated rice to 165°F+ **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not identified as containing raw item. Operator noted on menu at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed mondongo in walk in cooler prepared 7-3 and frozen, thawed and not re dated when at refrigeration temperature. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in 2 door glass reach in cooler
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front hand wash sink
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on walk in cooler shelving
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk in freezer not covered, raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.