Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLLO & STEAK TROPICAL GRILL

490 W HILLSBORO BLVD · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3396648
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518704
DBPR license1619239

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 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 2

#5High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs 75F, stored on a food prep counter opposite the cookline under no temperature control. Placed on counter less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed into reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in the bucket test at over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution, tested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1. Ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. 2. Corn meal scoop handle in direct contact with corn meal.

#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, metal pan stored above warewash sink with cleaned utensils. Operator removed label and placed pan at the warewSh sink to be recleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table next to cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.