POLLO & STEAK TROPICAL GRILL
West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - 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.
Inspection Date: 7/16/2024
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall, clean spatula and grill press stored between sink and wall at triple sink in ware wash area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor, oil in plastic jugs stored on floor next to oven in kitchen.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Four lights not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in kitchen.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Inspection Date: 12/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518704
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table next to cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 10/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346761
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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.
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris on door gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, can opener at prep table opposite the triple sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large silver container in the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation