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Don Pollo

83-02 95 Avenue, Queens, NY 11416
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Going back to 2023, Don Pollo has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to four between inspections.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Don Pollo's latest score of 67 falls below the Queens average of 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
67
Aug 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Feb 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
90
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pollo on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Pollo?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Pollo.

How does Don Pollo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Don Pollo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Don Pollo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Don Pollo have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Don Pollo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Don Pollo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pollo is inspected around two times per year on average.

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