POLLO RICO GRILL
6706 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac FL 33321 · 954.724.5115
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on floor in passage way.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen.
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 4:05 p.m., no time mark on cheese bread at front counter. Operator determined that bread bake at 1:00 p.m..Operator correctly time mark.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on floor in passage way.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bag with unwashed carrots stored over cheese and pico in reach in cooler. Operator removed Carrots to bottom shelf.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash his hands in triple sink area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen hand wash sink blocked by shipment of new food items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple substance. Operator labeled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in Freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed operator thawing fish, no running water
Mar 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. 1) In walk in freezer, single wrapped raw chicken in same buspan as individually non-commercial wrapped packs of raw steak. Manager moved chicken to opposite shelf with other raw chicken products. ** 2) In walk in freezer containers of prepared raw steak and beef items above containers of cut raw pork items. None of the items in originally packaging. Employee began rearranging items to properly separate. Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet and keys on shelf with dry spices above prep table in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Case of frozen whole chicken thawing in standing water in prep sink. Manager turned on cold running water for proper thawing.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher by back door in red undercharged zone.
Oct 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Whole in ceiling with exposed wiring
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen handwashing sink, no sign
Stored food not covered. Soup base, on top shelf on kitchen prep table next to stove, left uncovered. Operator covered
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on black gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator put gloves without washing hands to handle raw pork. Review handwashing violations.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed the following in non food grade bags: 1)Chicken in 2 door True refrigerator inside kitchen. 2)Frozen meats in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in low boy cooler, in front of stove, placed over ready to eat Arepa. Operator switched.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front counter display (left side); cooked corn (45F); pico de gallo (55F); Tres Leche (55F). Foods not portioned or prepared today. Held over 4hrs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter display (left side); cooked corn (45F); pico de gallo (55F); Tres Leche (55F). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Held over 4hrs. See stop sale.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bread with cheese in the front counter display, per operator made at 0730am with no time mark. Operator placed time mark on food items for 0730am to 1130am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at steam table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's bathroom. Operator replaced paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed the following items no date mark. 1)Cooked corn in front display, in front of standing oven. Per operator prepared 2 days ago. 2) In 2 door glass front inside kitchen area. Guacamole with cut tomatoes, prepared over 24hrs ago. Operator placed date markings on all items.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Low boy cooler door handle, in front of kitchen stove, has build up of grease.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food grade containers on top of shelving under ceiling in kitchen not inverted. Operator placed containers in a different location.
Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler in front of kitchen stove, gaskets in poor condition.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen above cook line, light fixture missing shield.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy cooler in front of kitchen stove, observed build up of food debris and grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tim foil containers above triple sink compartment. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Sugar on top shelf under ceiling in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and water no labeling. Operator labeled.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cook chicken in direct contact with thank you grocery bag.
Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Deep fry basket, fried plantains 122F hot holding
Food-contact surface soiled cutting board at flip top cook line.
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/ CFM Izaida arrived during inspection.
2 Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in hallway.
In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice inside container in kitchen. Operator removed scoop and place in appropriate storage.
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