Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

490 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Overview

Pollo & 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.

33Inspections
203Violations
2Closures
1Fire
$1,400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 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)

Emergency closure history for Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:45:00
Roach activity 15:46:00

Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,400.00

Disciplinary action history for Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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.

Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 1 inspection0 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
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 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

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 January 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
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, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach had?
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill in Deerfield Beach has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 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 January 29, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
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.
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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