EL POLLON
1915 W PENSACOLA ST, Tallahassee FL 32304
Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 17 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2025032833 | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $320 |
| 6--2025001049 | Apr 10, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sinks in ladies bathroom and kitchen by cooks line not enough water pressure to wash hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents/tiles with grease and dust build up on them on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door leading to outside in kitchen has a gap at threshold.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by hand sink next to dry storage area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket stored on top of can foods intended for customer service.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside-rear exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor beside handwashing sink at rear of kitchen.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor beside handwashing sink near dry storage area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water for entire establishment.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water for entire establishment.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water for entire establishment.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chunks in chicken flour. per manager flour not sifted for two days.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes 46F, per operator item in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Pico 45F, sour créme 45F, shredded lettuce 50F, at 3:45pm, per operator in cooler since 11am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mexican rice at 74F. Operator discarded rice.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 4-10-24.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided. Observed no hot water for entire establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By napkins on back prep table and by can openers. Drinks discarded at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket over food containers by prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door of kitchen exit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water behind ice machine.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash cans by handwashing sink in kitchen prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed freezer not in use with food build up on walk in doors and shelves.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in kitchen hand sink storage shelf area.
Stored food not covered. Black beans in walk-in uncovered.
Water leaking from CO2 condenser.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm corrected to 100ppm.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup with no handle inside salt container.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use tongs stored on equipment oven door handle between uses. Cook remove tongs and stored correctly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee working over 60 days with no proof of employee training.
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.