DON POLLO 2
DON POLLO 2 in PALMETTO BAY has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 3 reports on file
17043 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/18/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13595368
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 6 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled dust. Observed by the AC vents. 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice inside the reach I. Cooler cooked more than 24 hours ago not date marked. Also observed rice pudding not date marked at the front counter.
12/12/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10893536
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling soiked by the AC vent.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored in the oven door handle.
5/20/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10826075
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 2 basic
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles through kitchen not smooth.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.