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 Required

1 high, 1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8790337

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 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 Required

1 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 Required

1 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 Required

3 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 Standards

1 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