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BAPA POLLO

1210 8 AVE W, Palmetto FL 34221 · 2027101870

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5106133
Grade history
MAR 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Corn (53F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler at service counter. Manager stated it was placed in cooler an hour and a half prior to inspection. Manager placed corn in an inclosed reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Corn (53F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler at service counter. Manager stated it was placed in cooler an hour and a half prior to inspection. Manager placed corn in an inclosed reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed alcohol spray bottle stored on top of single service food handler gloves. Operator removed spray bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored on prep table In back kitchen area.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three compartment drain soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.