POLO BAR AND GRILL
Food safety records indicate POLO BAR AND GRILL in PEMBROKE PARK has 8 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5590 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33023
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13549072
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Same- **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13548730
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Containers of oils stored on floor next to handwashing in kitchen. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in employees handwashing sink. Front counter Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. There were no soap available in kitchen upon arrival. Employee washed hands but didn't apply soap. Soap provided during inspection and employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ziplock bags of raw shrimps and raw fish stored above sauces and salad in Atosa glass reach in cooler. See Stop sale. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live Roach on wall next to triple sink in kitchen. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 Rodent Droppings inside oven in kitchen. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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) Atosa Glass- ; Sour Cream (50F); Heavy Cream (53F); Shredded Cheese (49F); Raw Conch (51F) Raw Fish 50F Cold Holding 2) Small Glass Reach in- ; Bean Sprouts (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Atosa Glass- ; Sour Cream (50F); Heavy Cream (53F); Shredded Cheese (49F); Raw Conch (51F) Raw Fish 50F 2) Small Glass Reach in- ; Bean Sprouts (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to the dishwashing machine. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink at the bar. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off in employees handwashing sink at the bar. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10790155
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/28/2025
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Case of water stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024. Expired. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation #247600764 Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small White Refrigerator- ;Vegan shrimps (60F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Greens (110F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chickpeas (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked Vegan Meat (174F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 11/13/2024
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 11/12/2024
Inspection Date: 4/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506046
Inspection Date: 9/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379687
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front of double doors freezer next to to exit door.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Advised operator to use triple sink in the meantime.