POLLO & STEAK TROPICAL GRILL
490 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954.857.2768
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025053420 | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2017031679 | Jun 23, 2017 | Aug 16, 2017 | $800 |
| 2--2016015706 | Mar 10, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed loose and hanging door gaskets at single door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Observed ice buildup up in ice cream reach in freezer next to beverage cooler in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed floor drain in front of hand sink in kitchen filled with heavy buildup of old food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust with pitted surfaces on shelving at two door True reach in cooler in dry storage area.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen hallway.
Jan 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of dry beans and sugar stored directly on the floor in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cookline in kitchen.
Sep 17, 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken (58F) and cooked plaintain (57F) in two door True reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator items placed in unit less than 3 hours. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. Operator moved items to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41 or below.
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 four employees all working with food or food utensils and no certified food manager present on duty.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing water in bottom of True, two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ice buildup in single door Hamilton, reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door, True reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Jul 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gaskets at two door reach in True refrigerator in prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve food containers stored on floor in dry storage hallway.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed.
Jul 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects resting and flying on garbage container and wall at hand sink in kitchen. 2. Approximately 20 live, small flying insects flying and resting on onions in food prep area. 3. Approximately 40 live, small, flying insects resting on canned goods, mops, and food storage rack in dry storage area. 4. Approximately 5 live, small flying insects flying and resting on packaged beverages in dry storage hallway.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of portioned raw steak stored directly on top of container of cooked pork in single door reach in freezer in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket of water in hand sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled at food prep table next to hand sink in kitchen.
Clean spoons and spatulas not stored inverted or in a protected manner at food prep table in prep area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed four cleaned spatulas stored between sink and wall at triple sink in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Observed employee personal Cell phone and AirPod case stored on food slicer at prep table in prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gaskets at two door reach in True refrigerator in prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at three door beverage air reach in cooler in prep area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve food containers stored on floor in dry storage hallway.
Water leaking from faucet at hand sink in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed stored on cleaned utensil rack, next to and above cleaned utensils opposite triple sink in kitchen.
Sep 17, 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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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator opened packages.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in water in mop bucket in dry storage hallway.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
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.
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.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, clean spatula and grill press stored between sink and wall at triple sink in ware wash area.
Food stored on floor, oil in plastic jugs stored on floor next to oven in kitchen.
Light not functioning. Four lights not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs 75F, stored on a food prep counter opposite the cookline under no temperature control. Placed on counter less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed into reach in cooler to quick chill
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in the bucket test at over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution, tested at 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1. Ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. 2. Corn meal scoop handle in direct contact with corn meal.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, metal pan stored above warewash sink with cleaned utensils. Operator removed label and placed pan at the warewSh sink to be recleaned.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table next to cookline. Operator removed.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fully cooked sausage in reach in cooler in prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, can opener at prep table opposite the triple sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large silver container in the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on shelf above food preparation table across from the cookline in the kitchen, next to clean equipment/utensils and sliced onion for food prep. Operator removed.
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 sugar in container on food prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris on door gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on food prep table shelf in the kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled.
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.