El Pollo Colorao

227 St Joe Plaza Dr Ste A, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

El Pollo Colorao appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

El Pollo Colorao's latest score of 86 sits above the Palm Coast average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used as a scoop in sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from rack. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cheese 45F, pork 48F; ( - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose outside.

29-34-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cheese 45F, pork 48F; ( - Cold Holding)

01B-02-5

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch his phone with gloves on, put phone in pocket and begin to work again without changing gloves and washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; Pork 78F, chicken 127F; ( - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler are torn on right door.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Tongs hanging from clean dish cart. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in water in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over homemade sauce. Person in charge moved chicken to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler dated 1.8 instead of 2.8. Person in charge corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 5 employees and no food manager.

53A-05-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar; plastic to go bowl used as a scoop. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between dish sink and wall. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled.

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Colorao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Colorao on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Colorao?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Colorao.

How does El Pollo Colorao compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?

El Pollo Colorao most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.

Has El Pollo Colorao's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Colorao have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Colorao means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Pollo Colorao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Colorao is inspected around three times per year on average.

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