POLLO RICO GRILL
6706 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL, 33321
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with cleaning chemical stored on shelf next to sugar and salt. Operator relocate bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held at 115F in steam table. Per operator, chicken cooked less than 2 hours before the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on unit to maximize reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-20-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed meat thawing in standing water and room temperature at 3 compartment sink.
Basic
- 13-03-4Corrected on site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on salsas stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, item prepared more than 34 hours. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food item stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.