Pukara on the Beach
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Pukara on the Beach has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Pukara on the Beach's latest score is in line with the Deerfield Beach average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked plantain in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled at the triple sink in kitchen. Operator labeled "degreaser". **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator dried inside of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping onto floor from seam on ceiling of walk-in cooler.
29-03-4
64
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite cook line. Operator cleaned and dried area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
90
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 15 live small flying insects resting and flying around ware washing area. 2. Three live small flying insects resting on cutting boards stored at food prep table in kitchen. 3. Six live small flying insect resting on dry food storage rack in kitchen. 4. Approximately 12 live small flying insects resting and flying on napkins and shelving at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: 1. Observed 2 live small flying insects flying and resting at front counter. 2. Observed 4 small live flying insects flying and resting on storage rack in kitchen by walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Two live roaches observed crawling on wall and utensil storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen. 2. Two live roaches crawling on the wall behind cook line in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: 1. Approximately 12 live roaches in castor wheels on reach in cooler units near cookline. 1. One live roach crawling on floor in front of walk in cooler in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above water heater near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Basic - Ceiling tile missing above water heater near mop sink. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Three dead roaches on the floor in front of dishwasher in kitchen. 2. Approximately 20 dead roaches observed inside Dishmachine uncovered electrical compartment, in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: 1. Approximately 15 dead roaches in reach in cooler unit electrical compartment next to cookline. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
67
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Two live roaches observed crawling on wall and utensil storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen. 2. Two live roaches crawling on the wall behind cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Approximately 15 live small flying insects resting and flying around ware washing area. 2. Three live small flying insects resting on cutting boards stored at food prep table in kitchen. 3. Six live small flying insect resting on dry food storage rack in kitchen. 4. Approximately 12 live small flying insects resting and flying on napkins and shelving at the front counter. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above water heater near mop sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, on ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned plates and bowls not stored inverted on storage rack above triple sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Three dead roaches on the floor in front of dishwasher in kitchen. 2. Approximately 20 dead roaches observed inside Dishmachine uncovered electrical compartment, in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Strainer at the triple sink in the kitchen, with mesh separated from metal trim. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-12-4
58
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over French fries in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee thawing frozen cooked corn in basin of handsink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black mold like substance behind the triple sink in the prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt stored on flip top cooler shelf in the kitchen without label. Operator labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Sep 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pukara on the Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pukara on the Beach on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pukara on the Beach?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pukara on the Beach.
How does Pukara on the Beach compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Pukara on the Beach most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Pukara on the Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pukara on the Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pukara on the Beach 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 Pukara on the Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pukara on the Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants