Pembroke Park, Broward County

POLO BAR AND GRILL

5590 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Pembroke Park, FL 33023

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Dec 19, 2025
City
Pembroke Park
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 24266470

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Same - Time Extended

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24252371

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2025 Expired. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24252370

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw chicken stored above case of French fries in large chest freezer in kitchen. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24252369

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-20-5

Detail 24252368

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24119828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Same- Time Extended

Oct 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 16

12A-20-4

Detail 24115696

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. There were no soap available in kitchen upon arrival. Employee washed hands but didn't apply soap. Soap provided during inspection and employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24115694

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ziplock bags of raw shrimps and raw fish stored above sauces and salad in Atosa glass reach in cooler. See Stop sale. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24115699

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 live Roach on wall next to triple sink in kitchen. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24115698

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 Rodent Droppings inside oven in kitchen. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24115689

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Atosa Glass- ; Sour Cream (50F); Heavy Cream (53F); Shredded Cheese (49F); Raw Conch (51F) Raw Fish 50F Cold Holding 2) Small Glass Reach in- ; Bean Sprouts (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24115687

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Atosa Glass- ; Sour Cream (50F); Heavy Cream (53F); Shredded Cheese (49F); Raw Conch (51F) Raw Fish 50F 2) Small Glass Reach in- ; Bean Sprouts (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop sale Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24115692

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to the dishwashing machine. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24115695

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit Warning

27-06-4

Detail 24115693

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink at the bar. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24115691

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24115697

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24115688

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off in employees handwashing sink at the bar. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24115700

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24115686

Basic - Containers of oils stored on floor next to handwashing in kitchen. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24115690

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24115701

Basic - Standing water in employees handwashing sink. Front counter Warning

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23597719

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024. Expired. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation #247600764 Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23597721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small White Refrigerator- ;Vegan shrimps (60F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23597724

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Greens (110F - Hot Holding); Cooked Chickpeas (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked Vegan Meat (174F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23597723

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23597717

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 23597720

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23597718

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bleach spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23597722

Basic - Case of water stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-19-4

Detail 23350289

High Priority - Live rodent present. 1 live rodent on pipe next to ceiling in kitchen. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 23350290

Basic - Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22765897

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 22765896

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in kitchen. Email sign to operator.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 22303347

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

16-59-1

Detail 22303349

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Advised operator to use triple sink in the meantime.

36-22-4

Detail 22303348

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front of double doors freezer next to to exit door.

Jan 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-12-5

Detail 21701841

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.