Polonza Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Polonza Bistro has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Pensacola restaurants, the typical score is 95; Polonza Bistro is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time left on this callback. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: During callback, no dead bugs observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in the following locations: two by back door of kitchen on floor in chemical storage, one on floor in dry storage, and three on floor in back prep by water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: During callback, no dead roaches observed. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in the following locations: two by back door of kitchen on floor in chemical storage, one on floor in dry storage, and three on floor in back prep by water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on make line prep table.
40-06-5
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 48F (held 24 hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens 48F (held 24 hrs) in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 130 dead fly in insects on traps in the following locations: approximately 100 on trap in dry storage, approximately 36 on trap near dish washing location, and approximately 24 on trap by back door in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4
70
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Fresh salmon served uncooked without proof of aquaculture. **Warning**
01D-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speakers, employee keys ,and vape on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 in chemical storage area, 1 under meat smoker in back kitchen, 1 at back door by meat smoker area, and 1 at entrance of kitchen serving doors. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: During callback, no dead roaches observed at time of inspection. *Complied* **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
95
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over packaged strawberries and fries in reach in cooler. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed raw beef over tuna and shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator moved shrimp and tuna over beef on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 in chemical storage area, 1 under meat smoker in back kitchen, 1 at back door by meat smoker area, and 1 at entrance of kitchen serving doors. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed par-cooked bacon at 70F (3hours) in hot hold well.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Upon inspection, observed mop sink splitter attachment without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection, observed hand washing sink in back of kitchen near meat smoker with a cup in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Upon inspection, observed no consumer advisory for oysters. Provided oyster consumer advisory to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
61
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polonza Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polonza Bistro on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polonza Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polonza Bistro.
How does Polonza Bistro compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Polonza Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Polonza Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polonza Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Polonza Bistro 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 Polonza Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polonza Bistro is inspected around four times per year on average.
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