EL POLLON
355 N RONALD REAGAN BLVD, Longwood FL 32750 · 407-637-2183
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. - provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop sugar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - prep cooler
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on Delfield cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - fish in a tub of standing water
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cut leafy greens
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - seco datemarked 8/25. - cooked beef date marked 9/10. Manager states prepared on 9/16. Employee didn't change date labels on pan
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all cookline coolers
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at delfield cooler - gasket torn at cookline cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cooler door opening at triple door reach in
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over butter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - tamales. Manager states made 2 days ago
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle in bulk sugar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler door handles soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - fish in container of standing water
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - zero ppm. Manager fixed chemical line. Final reading 100ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw sliced beef over pesto sauce. Employee moved. - raw shell eggs over raw fish in chicken cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw chicken date marked 9/9 (45F-47 - Cold Holding) Manager states had out to prepare for cooking. Advised manager to add bagged ice and reduce amount for better cooling. - cheese cake (44F - Cold Holding); - flan (44F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. - provided to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket soiled on chicken cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - squeeze bottle of yellow liquid at ware wash station
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk dry foods
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooler door handles soiled on all coolers in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on Delfield cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - hand wash sink next to ice machine. Water turned off. Other hand wash sinks available nearby.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and cut carrots at large reaching cooler in kitchen
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at big reach in cooler at kitchen no date mark.Per operator opened over 24 hours
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inhand washing sink at wait staff station Hand wash sink at wait staff station partially blocked by prep table
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice,bean and sugar have bowls instead of scoops in the containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to blender at wait staff station
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large-reach in cooler in kitchen bottom has spill
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For whitefish used in the ceviche
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken and cut carrots at large reaching cooler in kitchen
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at big reach in cooler at kitchen no date mark.Per operator opened over 24 hours
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inhand washing sink at wait staff station Hand wash sink at wait staff station partially blocked by prep table
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in Sparta bottle no label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice,bean and sugar have bowls instead of scoops in the containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to blender at wait staff station
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large-reach in cooler in kitchen bottom has spill
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/ Manager's certificate has expired
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the main make cooler is ripped
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Operator had soap in the sanitizer bucket
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fish for ceviche no letter. Contact your supplier and ask for a parasite destruction letter and keep it on file
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cold tech cooler raw eggs over ready to eat produce
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Hand wash sink no water
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the ice dispenser a table is positioned to block the sink
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/ Manager's certificate has expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar bin
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to the main make cooler is ripped
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to the make cooler soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood on the drying rack at the 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Operator had soap in the sanitizer bucket
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.