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Pollos El Gordo

3670 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Pollos El Gordo has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Pollos El Gordo's 90 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
64
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: This violation still has time left on callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: During callback, sink not in place. Operator provided confirmation email of parts ordered to fix sink. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: This violation still has time left on callback. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
90
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead flying insect on storage shelf in dish washing location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately six live flying insects in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed five dead flying insects on trap next to mop sink in dish washing location. **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4
55
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Nov 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollos El Gordo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollos El Gordo on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Pollos El Gordo compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Pollos El Gordo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Pollos El Gordo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollos El Gordo have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollos El Gordo 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 Pollos El Gordo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollos El Gordo is inspected around four times per year on average.

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