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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: pork tamal (45F – Cooling) at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm ; white beans (48F – Cooling at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm) At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F with in 6 hours. See stop sale
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at flip top cooler – Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork at cooking line – chest freezer: Beef Patties stored over cheese pastry all items not commercially packaged- Operator stored all products properly **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: pork tamal (45F – Cooling) at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm ; white beans (48F – Cooling at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm) At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F with in 6 hours. See stop sale
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at beverage cooler at front – milk (60F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing sponge observed inside handwashing sink at front costumer area. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical sprayer bottle without label at front customer area. Advised operator to properly label all chemicals.
Basic 2
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door; needs weather strip.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole chicken thawing in standing water by triple sink. Advised operator to thaw it under running water. Operator thawed properly **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.