POLLOS EL GORDO
With 9 documented inspections, POLLOS EL GORDO in PENSACOLA has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 6 months ago · 9 reports on file
Barrancas Avenue
Pensacola, Florida, 32501
Escambia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
8/27/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10871369
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/27/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10733856
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 basic
12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8790337
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans 55F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans 55F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
7/12/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8691054
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
6/10/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8687511
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: This violation still has time left on callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: During callback, sink not in place. Operator provided confirmation email of parts ordered to fix sink. **Time Extended**
6/4/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8686244
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: This violation still has time left on callback. **Time Extended**
6/3/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8679393
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed five dead flying insects on trap next to mop sink in dish washing location. Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately six live flying insects in kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead flying insect on storage shelf in dish washing location. Admin Complaint
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
3/18/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8548419
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed food stored inside reach in cooler not covered in kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed Raw steak and pork stored over cooked beans.
11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8517321
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed