POLLO & STEAK TROPICAL GRILL
490 W HILLSBORO BLVD · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441
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 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw steak, no longer in original packaging stored above opened package of mixed vegetables in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary used at the triple sink in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee working hired less than 60 days ago.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop handle touching sugar, brown sugar, flour, and back beans in storage containers at food prep table in kitchen.
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, clean spatula and grill press stored between sink and wall at triple sink in ware wash area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor, oil in plastic jugs stored on floor next to oven in kitchen.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Four lights not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, observed on utensils stored clean on clean utensil storage rack above triple sink in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.