El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach
Last inspected:
3438 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach has accumulated 174 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Top recurring violations include improper cleaning of multi-use utensils, inadequate hand washing procedures, and employee health reporting failures.
Most recent closure: December 17, 2018 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018063677 | $800.00 | Dec 18, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 2--2018056066 | $200.00 | Oct 23, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
- El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach last shut down?
- El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach was last shut down on December 17, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach had?
- El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach find?
- El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach been fined?
- El Portal Restaurante in Deerfield Beach has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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