Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
100
Score
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Deerfield Beach average 83, so Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gaskets at two door reach in True refrigerator in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve food containers stored on floor in dry storage hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in water in mop bucket in dry storage hallway.
42-01-4
90
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs 75F, stored on a food prep counter opposite the cookline under no temperature control. Placed on counter less than three hours ago per operator. Operator placed into reach in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in the bucket test at over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution, tested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at food prep table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1. Ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. 2. Corn meal scoop handle in direct contact with corn meal.
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, metal pan stored above warewash sink with cleaned utensils. Operator removed label and placed pan at the warewSh sink to be recleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table next to cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fully cooked sausage in reach in cooler in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large silver container in the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, can opener at prep table opposite the triple sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on shelf above food preparation table across from the cookline in the kitchen, next to clean equipment/utensils and sliced onion for food prep. Operator removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container on food prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris on door gaskets on reach in cooler in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on food prep table shelf in the kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door true cooler in kitchen at Cooked beef,banana, beans, melons; (44-48F - Cold Holding) chef removed items and placed in reach in freezer
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in the restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar not labeled
02D-01-5
58
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill.
How does Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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