EL POLLO COLORAO
227 ST JOE PLAZA DR STE A, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386.225.4548
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed main kitchen hand wash sink no hot water. Operator on process of being fix does have secondary hand wash sink with running hot water.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler on cook line pork (51F - Cold Holding); Ham and pork mix (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on main steam table baked chicken (121F - Hot Holding)
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed main kitchen hand wash sink no hot water. Operator on process of being fix does have secondary hand wash sink with running hot water.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men and women's restrooms door are not self closing or have the fitting.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint in kitchen engaging in food preparations.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler on cook line gaskets soiled with debris.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used as a scoop in sugar. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from rack. Person in charge removed tongs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cheese 45F, pork 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cheese 45F, pork 48F; ( - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose outside.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Case of pork on floor in prep area. Person in charge picked up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in cooler on cookline. Person in charge removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on cookline.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch his phone with gloves on, put phone in pocket and begin to work again without changing gloves and washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; Pork 78F, chicken 127F; ( - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler are torn on right door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Tongs hanging from clean dish cart. Person in charge removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in water in mop bucket.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over homemade sauce. Person in charge moved chicken to store correctly.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 5 employees and no food manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler dated 1.8 instead of 2.8. Person in charge corrected.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar; plastic to go bowl used as a scoop. Person in charge removed.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 68F; ( - Cold Holding). Black beans were placed on stove immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; chicken 131F; ( - Hot Holding). Chicken reheated to 165F.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where located in plans.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in cooked rice. Person in charge removed bowls.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has to complete a seating change form and submit it to the state.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by fryers. Person in charge moved oil to store properly.
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.