Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
13
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: No proof of food handler certificates available **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
41
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went from washing dishes to handling food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing dishes without sanitizing. Manager had employee setup sanitizer sink to begin sanitizing dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind front counter.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used to scoop sugar stored in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries and Plantains in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Manager placed tongs on oven. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sugar in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of lemon/lime juice stored in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee place label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in dry storage area.
36-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and fan box in walk-in cooler Gasket of reach-in cooler across from kitchen prep table.
23-03-4
35
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill most recently scored 13 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Pollos Rotisserie Chicken & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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