Don Pollos

64-16 Fresh Pond Road, Queens, NY 11385
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Don Pollos appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Aug 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus four before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Don Pollos on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
70
Nov 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Feb 29, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
03B
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Pollos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Pollos on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Pollos?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Pollos.

How does Don Pollos compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Don Pollos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Don Pollos's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Pollos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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