EL POLLON
4418 COMMONS DR SUITE C, Destin FL 32541
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen upright hot box Cooked chicken 103/108F less than 1 hr.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda station hand wash sink blocked / used for storage.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in storage
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cook line florescent lights
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche prepared with raw seafood including Tilapia, shrimp and / or Mahi Mahi offered on menu.
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. Walk in cooler Ambient 51F, shredded cheese 49/50, mashed potatoes 49/49, cooked whole chickens on skewers 49/49/49/50/49F, cooked chicken in pans 49/49/50/51F, raw beef 50F, case of shell eggs 50F ambient, case of Cole slaw 51F ambient. Overnight greater than 4 hrs. Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Ambient 51F, shredded cheese 49/50, mashed potatoes 49/49, cooked whole chickens on skewers 49/49/49/50/49F, cooked chicken in pans 49/49/50/51F, raw beef 50F, case of shell eggs 50F ambient, case of Cole slaw 51F ambient. Overnight greater than 4 hrs. See stop sale. Discarded by operator during the inspection. Walk in cooler 6 cases of raw chicken 50/50/49F Per operator less than 4 hrs. Placed in walk in cooler this day. Raw chicken placed in freezers for rapid cooling.
Ceiling tile missing. At walk in cooler
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler 50F ambient
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in dry storage room.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Floor - boxed chicken 60/62/61/66/63/55/59F Per staff less than 2 hrs. Chicken moved from floor to preparation area for marinating and cooling. Staff advised to cool chicken to 41F or below as soon as possible. Staff also advised to work with manageable quantities/volumes of TCS food to ensure proper temperature control.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink 65/68F after prolonged running of water. Handle in disrepair
Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior kitchen door
Food stored on floor. Raw boxed chicken Moved from floor during the inspection.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken over fries and rings in upright two door freezer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front storage room
Ceiling tiles missing. At walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior rear kitchen door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Make line
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 2 door upright freezer Repackaged raw chicken stored above fries.
Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior kitchen door
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in storage area and above kitchen chest freezer
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen upright hot box Cooked chicken 103/108F less than 1 hr.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in storage room
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.