PUKARA ON THE BEACH LLC
241 NE 21 AVE, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954-573-7376
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Two live roaches observed crawling on wall and utensil storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen. 2. Two live roaches crawling on the wall behind cook line in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024022194 | Apr 11, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting boards at both flip top coolers in kitchen, has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris beneath cookline equipment in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored at cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at both flip top coolers in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door, True reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed on menu, Leche de Tigre not identified as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food employee observed preparing food for customers wearing bracelets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hoods filters above cookline in the kitchen.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked plantain in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled at the triple sink in kitchen. Operator labeled "degreaser".
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator dried inside of cooler.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping onto floor from seam on ceiling of walk-in cooler.
Jun 13, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line. Operator cleaned and dried area during inspection.
Apr 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing above water heater near mop sink.
Apr 12, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 15 live small flying insects resting and flying around ware washing area. 2. Three live small flying insects resting on cutting boards stored at food prep table in kitchen. 3. Six live small flying insect resting on dry food storage rack in kitchen. 4. Approximately 12 live small flying insects resting and flying on napkins and shelving at the front counter.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Two live roaches observed crawling on wall and utensil storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen. 2. Two live roaches crawling on the wall behind cook line in the kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing above water heater near mop sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Three dead roaches on the floor in front of dishwasher in kitchen. 2. Approximately 20 dead roaches observed inside Dishmachine uncovered electrical compartment, in kitchen.
Apr 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 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 priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 15 live small flying insects resting and flying around ware washing area. 2. Three live small flying insects resting on cutting boards stored at food prep table in kitchen. 3. Six live small flying insect resting on dry food storage rack in kitchen. 4. Approximately 12 live small flying insects resting and flying on napkins and shelving at the front counter.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Two live roaches observed crawling on wall and utensil storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen. 2. Two live roaches crawling on the wall behind cook line in the kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing above water heater near mop sink.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, on ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned plates and bowls not stored inverted on storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Three dead roaches on the floor in front of dishwasher in kitchen. 2. Approximately 20 dead roaches observed inside Dishmachine uncovered electrical compartment, in kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Strainer at the triple sink in the kitchen, with mesh separated from metal trim. Operator discarded.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over French fries in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee thawing frozen cooked corn in basin of handsink. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated black mold like substance behind the triple sink in the prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on flip top cooler shelf in the kitchen without label. Operator labeled salt.
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.