El Pollon
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
El Pollon appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
El Pollon's latest score of 78 falls below the Longwood average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. - zero ppm. Manager fixed chemical line. Final reading 100ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw sliced beef over pesto sauce. Employee moved. - raw shell eggs over raw fish in chicken cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken date marked 9/9 (45F-47 - Cold Holding) Manager states had out to prepare for cooking. Advised manager to add bagged ice and reduce amount for better cooling. - cheese cake (44F - Cold Holding); - flan (44F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket soiled on chicken cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - squeeze bottle of yellow liquid at ware wash station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk dry foods **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooler door handles soiled on all coolers in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on Delfield cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink next to ice machine. Water turned off. Other hand wash sinks available nearby.
29-11-4
32
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and cut carrots at large reaching cooler in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inhand washing sink at wait staff station Hand wash sink at wait staff station partially blocked by prep table - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at big reach in cooler at kitchen no date mark.Per operator opened over 24 hours - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice,bean and sugar have bowls instead of scoops in the containers - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to blender at wait staff station - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large-reach in cooler in kitchen bottom has spill - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
61
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Hose is disconnected **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Exam is scheduled **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Manager's certificate has expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the main make cooler is ripped - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Operator had soap in the sanitizer bucket - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
21-45-1
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fish for ceviche no letter. Contact your supplier and ask for a parasite destruction letter and keep it on file
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cold tech cooler raw eggs over ready to eat produce
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Hand wash sink no water **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the ice dispenser a table is positioned to block the sink
31A-09-4
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/ Manager's certificate has expired **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Operator had soap in the sanitizer bucket
21-45-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood on the drying rack at the 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the main make cooler is ripped
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to the make cooler soiled
23-03-4
32
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler line ambient 46° ; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); lower part heavy cream (46F - Cold Holding) unit has a build up of dust and grease on the coils , operator cleaned the coils ambient temperature 43° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. One faucet is missing
16-20-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the 3 door coldtech cooler raw eggs over, fish which is over cooked potatoes
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. Please print and post
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in the hand sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand sink in the kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At the oven missing cove tile and a hole in the wall at the base boards
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fry baskets
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Over the warewash area
36-62-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not washed stored on the line with the stickers
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Scallops shells stored in the freezer
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket
42-01-4
23
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. O ppm sanitizer is out
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (115F - Hot Holding) operator returned to the oven
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The splitter at the mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters missing from the hood system
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Monster drink in the Delfield cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the freezer , bowl of cooked chicken not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in the kitchen drain leaking
29-11-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pollon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pollon on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pollon?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Pollon.
How does El Pollon compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
El Pollon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has El Pollon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollon have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Pollon 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 Pollon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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