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POLONZA BISTRO

POLONZA BISTRO located in PENSACOLA has undergone 11 health department inspections, achieving a 3.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 11 reports on file

286 North Palafox Street
Pensacola, Florida, 32502
North Hill
Escambia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/10/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13524955

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/19/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13518085

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-09-19: Time left on this callback. **Time Extended**

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10946756

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink during inspection. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired restaurant license. Operator updated license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket in hand washing sink in dish washing location. Operator removed bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

9/20/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8893936

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in the following locations: two by back door of kitchen on floor in chemical storage, one on floor in dry storage, and three on floor in back prep by water heater. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: During callback, no dead roaches observed. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: During callback, no dead bugs observed. Admin Complaint

9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8892879

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in the following locations: two by back door of kitchen on floor in chemical storage, one on floor in dry storage, and three on floor in back prep by water heater. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on make line prep table.
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen. Admin Complaint

7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8835626

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/22/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8783631

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 130 dead fly in insects on traps in the following locations: approximately 100 on trap in dry storage, approximately 36 on trap near dish washing location, and approximately 24 on trap by back door in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens 48F (held 24 hrs) in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 48F (held 24 hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.

3/14/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8629476

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8532338

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speakers, employee keys ,and vape on prep table in kitchen.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 01D-08-5:High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Fresh salmon served uncooked without proof of aquaculture. Warning

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8531924

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 in chemical storage area, 1 under meat smoker in back kitchen, 1 at back door by meat smoker area, and 1 at entrance of kitchen serving doors. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: During callback, no dead roaches observed at time of inspection. *Complied* Admin Complaint

10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8382005

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 in chemical storage area, 1 under meat smoker in back kitchen, 1 at back door by meat smoker area, and 1 at entrance of kitchen serving doors. Admin Complaint
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over packaged strawberries and fries in reach in cooler. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over tuna and shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator moved shrimp and tuna over beef on shelf. Corrected On-Site