Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
35
Score
Going back to 2024, Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido's 35 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed bowl only and placed it to dry, explained to her
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee place some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee Suany, has blank form
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Or hand sink, water tank is full, employee was using water from triple sink to clean shelf when I arrived and I checked outside number and looked for vin number tag then I got inside to was my hands and the water wasn't coming out at all, other employee arrived and fixed pump quick **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and ground beef made yesterday early morning **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles by water tank, employee stated they are cleaners **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor, container with bananas, oil jug
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door opened **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above chopped tomatoes, in upright cooler by fryer **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
35
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed packed raw chicken then grabbed clean dishes, hand sink blocked with dishes, explained ton her and she moved them and washed her hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
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. Raw chicken on tray with plastic wrap on shelf above raw beef in gray freezer, explained to manager
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above veggies in upright cooler, explained to manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One by front counter
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of dishes on top, employee moved them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and ground beef a couple of days ago, labeled them with date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple under triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, labeled sugar by employee, **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door
35B-14-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above aguas frescas, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
29
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef on shelf above Nathan franks hot dogs, operator thought they were raw, we read the bag and doesn't say fully cooked but they are hot dogs, operator rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Hot dogs-Nathan franks opened a couple of days ago
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. None for employee more than 2 months **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee here **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage above pico de gallo and dough for flour tortillas in upright cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs on shelf above potatoes, explained to her
08A-05-6
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. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in it, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee, gave form
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cotija cheese,
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Incorrect numbers posted
50-04-4
45
Feb 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido.
How does Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido 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 Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Fritos Y Baleadas El Silbido is inspected around three times per year on average.
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