EL PORTAL RESTAURANTE
3438 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.paint brush used as a basting brush is not food grade. Chef discarded brush. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above the cook line has no shielding for ceiling lights
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Cook labeled flour Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door reach in cooler on cook line is at chicken (51F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding),cooksaid items there since 8:00 am. The cook found out it was unplugged when they moved it this morning. Chef plugged unit back in
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, raw chicken was stored on the floor. The items were moved off of the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the raw eggs were stored over the citrus fruit. The items were switched Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door; needs weather strip.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole chicken thawing in standing water by triple sink. Advised operator to thaw it under running water. Operator thawed properly Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: pork tamal (45F - Cooling) at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm ; white beans (48F - Cooling at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm) At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F with in 6 hours. See stop sale
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at flip top cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork at cooking line - chest freezer: Beef Patties stored over cheese pastry all items not commercially packaged- Operator stored all products properly Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: pork tamal (45F - Cooling) at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm ; white beans (48F - Cooling at 2:45 since yesterday 8:00pm) At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F with in 6 hours. See stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at beverage cooler at front - milk (60F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing sponge observed inside handwashing sink at front costumer area. Operator removed sponge. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical sprayer bottle without label at front customer area. Advised operator to properly label all chemicals.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/24/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer, manager picked up Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/10/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in 2 door glass reach in cooler
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front hand wash sink
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on walk in cooler shelving
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk in freezer not covered, raw chicken in walk in cooler not covered
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee conducting ware washing and handling soiled dishes then proceeding to handle clean wares without washing hands. Reviewed proper ware washing hand washing with employee and operator **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed oranges in walk in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then proceed to wash gloved hands and continue to handle clean utensils. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (96°F - Hot Holding) in cook line steam table. Operator states item was cooked at 7 am then moved to steam table after cooking. Operator reheated rice to 165°F+ Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not identified as containing raw item. Operator noted on menu at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 arrived at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed mondongo in walk in cooler prepared 7-3 and frozen, thawed and not re dated when at refrigeration temperature. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/10/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).