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EL POLLON

3375 S FERDON BLVD, Crestview FL 32536 · 850-331-3108

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603648
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found - 4 live roaches observed in the following locations: 1 on floor by drain under three compartment sink; 3 live on two sticky traps under cart full of dry goods.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2024009260Feb 6, 2024Mar 4, 2024$400
6--2016001631Jan 6, 2016Feb 9, 2016$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: baggie of frozen raw chicken sitting in same pan with baggies of raw beef. Employee got a pan to separate them.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: gap under the back door from the outside to the kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Mar 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service: establishment is serving ceviche using raw tilapia. They do not have the consumer advisory on hand. Inspector provided a copy and they immediately displayed it.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by 5 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live found on counter by rice cooker; 1 live found inside the make-line cooler; 2 live found inside a bucket in the dish washing area; 1 live found inside the left sink of the three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4
Dead roaches on premises as evidenced by the observation 21 dead roaches in the following locations: 4 dead on the main counter that that separates the dining room from the kitchen (not the very top but the part under the top); 1 dead on floor behind white two door refrigerator/freezer; 1 dead on shelf under the rice cooker; 1 dead inside the make-line refrigerator; 3 dead on shelf in back storage room; 1 dead on shelf in dish wash area; 1 dead inside left three compartment sink; 1 dead inside colander in left sink; 1 dead inside middle sink; 1 dead on floor under right drain board of three compartment sink; 1 dead on floor under vegetable can rack; 4 dead inside cabinet in dining room; 1 dead on floor behind beverage cooler in dining room.
Basic/35A-03-4
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found - 4 live roaches observed in the following locations: 1 on floor by drain under three compartment sink; 3 live on two sticky traps under cart full of dry goods.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises - approximately 45 dead roaches observed in the following locations: 1 dead on floor between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors; 10 dead on floor under left drain board of three compartment sink; 1 dead on bucket by three compartment sink; Approximately 20 dead on sticky trap under shelf with food in back corner across from three compartment sink; 10 dead on two sticky traps under cart full of dry goods. Additionally, there was one roach egg casing on bucket lid across from three compartment sink.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.