Don Pollo

92-10 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Don Pollo, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Queens restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
82
May 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pollo on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Don Pollo compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Don Pollo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Don Pollo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Pollo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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 roughly once per year on average.