HILLSTONE RESTAURANT
2821 E ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 954.783.9499
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. On prep line at meat slicer, approximately 5 flys landing on wall behind slicer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021026941 | May 10, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $200 |
| 2--2018017258 | Feb 22, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter held at 62 F at expo station cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in walk in cooler and brought to front expo line approximately 2.5 hours ago. Advised manager to move butter back to walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager certification expired, Jonatathan Garay- expired in June 2025. All other managers' certificates expired.
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/ No certified food manager present with over 20 employees present at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs stored in pan of braised cabbage with handle down in food at front low drawers cooler. Manager removed tongs.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on clarified butter at cook line. Per operator, food held on time for approximately two hours. Operator put time marking on food.
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/ Observed no certified food manager present at the beginning of the inspection; more than 4 people engaged in food prep. Certified food manager arrived during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in 77F standing water next to ice cream freezer at cook line. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside men's and women's restrooms.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On cook line, employee food stored on same area as food served to guests. Employee removed item
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By reach in freezers, plastic containers wet nesting.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. On prep line at meat slicer, approximately 5 flys landing on wall behind slicer.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At front line, non food grade paper towels used to cover ready to eat foods. Operator removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bakery area, hand wash sink blocked by electrical cords. Operator moved wires.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, floor top cooler #1; pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Over stacked product. Operator stated pasta prepped less than one hour ago. Operator removed over stacked pasta and put under cooler to chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At ice machines, hand wash sink blocked by electrical cords. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish machine, containers wet nesting on shelf. At storage area, container wet nesting on shelf. Operator informed dishwasher to properly dry items before storing.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.