Inspection Report

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POLLO RICO GRILL

6706 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3435755
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724781
DBPR license1618215

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken placed over raw beef in walk in cooler. Both raw chicken and raw beef not in original packaging. Operator rearranged order **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Cold display; pico de gallo (76F – Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Food items left overnight. Observed cold display case off. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Cold display; pico de gallo (76F – Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Food items left overnight. Observed cold display case off. 2)Lowboy single door cooler; 1 door lowboy cooler; raw chicken (44-45F). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 3 hours, operator moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ziploc bag of chicken not date marked in 2 door reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Whole in ceiling with exposed wiring **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above prep table in front of stove, light shield missing **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen handwashing sink, no sign **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Soup base, on top shelf on kitchen prep table next to stove, left uncovered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.