HILLSTONE RESTAURANT
Based on 7 health inspections, HILLSTONE RESTAURANT in POMPANO BEACH has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
2821 E ATLANTIC BLVD, POMPANO BEACH 33062
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/21/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13529587
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 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. Tongs stored in pan of braised cabbage with handle down in food at front low drawers cooler. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter held at 62 F at expo station cooler. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in walk in cooler and brought to front expo line approximately 2.5 hours ago. Advised manager to move butter back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager certification expired, Jonatathan Garay- expired in June 2025. All other managers' certificates expired. Warning
- 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/ No certified food manager present with over 20 employees present at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
9/24/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10939734
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in 77F standing water next to ice cream freezer at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign inside men's and women's restrooms. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking on clarified butter at cook line. Per operator, food held on time for approximately two hours. Operator put time marking on food. 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/ Observed no certified food manager present at the beginning of the inspection; more than 4 people engaged in food prep. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago
2 basic
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On cook line, employee food stored on same area as food served to guests. Employee removed item
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. By reach in freezers, plastic containers wet nesting.
7/24/2024· 1y 7mo ago
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago
1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. On prep line at meat slicer, approximately 5 flys landing on wall behind slicer. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator Warning
2/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8543230
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At front line, non food grade paper towels used to cover ready to eat foods. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In bakery area, hand wash sink blocked by electrical cords. Operator moved wires. Corrected On-Site
11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8339899
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish machine, containers wet nesting on shelf. At storage area, container wet nesting on shelf. Operator informed dishwasher to properly dry items before storing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, floor top cooler #1; pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Over stacked product. Operator stated pasta prepped less than one hour ago. Operator removed over stacked pasta and put under cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At ice machines, hand wash sink blocked by electrical cords. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site