EL POLLON
3375 S FERDON BLVD, Crestview FL 32536 · 850-331-3108
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024009260 | Feb 6, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 6--2016001631 | Jan 6, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: gap under the back door from the outside to the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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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.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
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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.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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