DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LOS POLLOS

Based on 4 health inspections, LOS POLLOS in GAINESVILLE has earned a 1.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3120 SW ARCHER RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13462369

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the current licenses was not available for review.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : the tongs on the cook line oven, protruding into the walkway. These were adjusted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : cases of to go single serve items on the floor in dry storage.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple frozen items in the walk-in freezer, not covered. Staff started to cover with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : multiple packs of frozen ribs on a prep table in the kitchen. These were placed in a tall food pan and running water was added at 2 prep style sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : bulk sugar and seasonings and spray orange marinade lacking labels.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomato 55° in the cook line chef table, these were cut yesterday per the front line staff.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cilantro based sauce, 54° on the expo counter. Time as a public health control was explained. The tray of sauces was tagged. A time as a public health control form will be emailed. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, cut tomato in the chef table on the cook line. These were cut yesterday evening, 55°. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards are stained throughout the kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a plastic spoon was in the drive thru hand wash sink. The spoon was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed : staff now in their second week, no Employee Reporting form and no food safety certificate.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : no hot water at the cook line hand wash sink. (No water at all). Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892753

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the multiple return air vents have an accumulation of dust.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink thermos stored on a prep table, kitchen.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: donuts stored over raw eggs in the walk-in cooler.
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: dishes being washed, no sanitation step, sanitatizer sink full of soiled food. This was explained and then translated to the dish washing staff.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tong on the oven door handle.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed uncooked ribs in a pan, in bags on the prep table, 58°. These were placed back in the walk-in cooler. These had been tacked out to thaw, per the owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: dishes being washed with no sanitizer step. This was explained and translated to the washing staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thawed ribs in the kitchen 58°. These were moved back to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: open partial gallon of milk in the walk-in cooler, no hand written use by date.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a pan of sauce bottles in the cook line hand wash sink. These were moved to the shelf next to the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the cook line hand wash sink. ALSO, no paper towels, same location. And no paper towels by the drive thru hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink lacks any water, the foot pedals have been removed. Repeat Violation
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed: 15.1 pound propane tank stored under the prep table by the rotisserie ovens.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826720

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: food stored on the floor in the: walk-in cooler(chicken) walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler(plant).
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the scoop handle touching potatoes in the flattop reach-in cooler drawer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: cooked chicken at 38° in the walk-in cooler, not covered.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: beef ribs in standing water, in a prep sink.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed: 5 shell eggs with cracked or broken shells in the walk-in cooler, bottom shelf.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the hot hold cabinet by the flattop, chicken 121° and beef 123°.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: the hand wash sink in the pocket corner by the drive thru is lacking paper towels and soap. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: men,s restroom hand wash sink no water over 66°, hand wash sink at the flattop no hot water, (or cold water)(the water activation pedals have been removed, pre hand wash sink 65° water from the hot water foot pedal after 45 seconds.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825876

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed 1 toilet in the women's restroom is soiled.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: a stalactite and stalagmite formed in the walk-in freezer.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed: cold hold units lacking an internal Ambient air temperature thermometer. These were then being put into each unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed all hand wash sink(including restrooms) lack a sign.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: gallon bleach stored over food on the dry goods shelf by the office. This was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap and paper towels at the hand wash sink closest to the dining area. Items were added. Corrected On-Site