Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach
Last inspected:
490 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has been emergency-closed twice, including July 16, 2025 for fly activity and June 22, 2017 for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 203 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, particularly improper hand/arm washing (cited in 4 of the last 6 inspections), chemical storage violations (cited in 3 inspections), employee health reporting failures (cited in 3 inspections), and improper cooking temperatures (cited in 3 inspections). The facility has incurred three disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. A fire safety violation from 2017 documented a propane tank larger than regulatory capacity stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 resulted in call back compliance with no violations cited.
Most recent closure: July 16, 2025 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.1
violations / inspection
6.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025053420 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2017031679 | $800.00 | Jun 23, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016015706 | $200.00 | Mar 10, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
- Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach last shut down?
- Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach was last shut down on July 16, 2025 for fly 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 Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach had?
- Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach find?
- Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
- Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
- Has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach been fined?
- Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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