El Portal Restaurante
3438 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622879
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. One 88.2 ounce can of red peppers
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by speed rack. Manager moved rack.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Using bowl instead of scoop for raw rice.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Insect device over dishwasher and three compartment sink in kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.