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EL POLLON

Food safety records indicate EL POLLON in DESTIN has 8 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Paraiso Boulevard
Florida, 32541
Okaloosa County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527767

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910705

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler 50F ambient
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in dry storage room.
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche prepared with raw seafood including Tilapia, shrimp and / or Mahi Mahi offered on menu. Warning
  • 01B-02-5: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. Walk in cooler Ambient 51F , shredded cheese 49/50, mashed potatoes 49/49, cooked whole chickens on skewers 49/49/49/50/49F , cooked chicken in pans 49/49/50/51F, raw beef 50F, case of shell eggs 50F ambient, case of Cole slaw 51F ambient. Overnight greater than 4 hrs. Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Ambient 51F , shredded cheese 49/50, mashed potatoes 49/49, cooked whole chickens on skewers 49/49/49/50/49F , cooked chicken in pans 49/49/50/51F, raw beef 50F, case of shell eggs 50F ambient, case of Cole slaw 51F ambient. Overnight greater than 4 hrs. See stop sale . Discarded by operator during the inspection . Walk in cooler 6 cases of raw chicken 50/50/49F Per operator less than 4 hrs. Placed in walk in cooler this day. Raw chicken placed in freezers for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10828867

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789201

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: At time of the callback No employee training in place . Discussion conducted with CFM A. Rivas reference state approved food handler training requirements for employees. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874710

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior kitchen door Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw boxed chicken Moved from floor during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Floor - boxed chicken 60/62/61/66/63/55/59F Per staff less than 2 hrs. Chicken moved from floor to preparation area for marinating and cooling. Staff advised to cool chicken to 41F or below as soon as possible. Staff also advised to work with manageable quantities/volumes of TCS food to ensure proper temperature control. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink 65/68F after prolonged running of water. Handle in disrepair

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8727853

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front storage room
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. At walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior rear kitchen door Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Make line
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken over fries and rings in upright two door freezer Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491801

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior kitchen door Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in storage area and above kitchen chest freezer Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 2 door upright freezer Repackaged raw chicken stored above fries.

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349694

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in storage room
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen upright hot box Cooked chicken 103/108F less than 1 hr.