Don Pollo 2
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Don Pollo 2 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Don Pollo 2's latest score is in line with the Palmetto Bay average of 63. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled dust. Observed by the AC vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on the oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
61
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the entire kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling soiked by the AC vent.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored in the oven door handle.
10-20-4
78
May 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles through kitchen not smooth.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water at 105F, employee turned on the pot to heat up the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance
14-33-4
90
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In a container near the reach in cooler observed fried shrimp (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee placed shrimp in the cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the flour container scoop handle touching the flour.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located in the storage area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
70
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler located at front counter observed cooked rice (70 F - Cold Holding); krab meat (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours. Employee placed food in a reach in cooler located in the kitchen for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler located next to the 3 compartment sink observed spring mix cooked for more than 24 hours not labeled. Employee laced food on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup with juice stored on utensils storage shelves at cook line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water at 102
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Freezer located at at kitchen entrance. Reach in cooler located. Ext to the hand sink handles broken.
14-36-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. At cook line.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler located by the ice machine door handle and gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Storage shelves located at cook line
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Stored on a wooden bar stool in the cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container located in storage shelves.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with water stains at cook line.
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Pollo 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Pollo 2 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Pollo 2?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Don Pollo 2.
How does Don Pollo 2 compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Don Pollo 2 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Don Pollo 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Pollo 2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Pollo 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Don Pollo 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pollo 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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