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MR POLLO OF PENSACOLA

6404 9 AVE, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850-261-3750

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2704614
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pans of chicken salsa set in walk in chicken cooler over night at 47f. Operator discarded items during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Hole in or other damage to wall. Exterior wall by entrance and interior wall by back door. Hole by back door is in process of being repaired.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside wall by front door is in disrepair, exposing inside wood to weather. Per owner, wall is scheduled to be worked on and repaired, weather permitting.
Basic/36-24-5
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in prep area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 6, 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Automatic vacuum breaker missing from mop sink splitter attachments and splitter attachment outside.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing dishes in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed nonabsorbent ceiling tiles in prep area.
Basic/36-37-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout ware washing area and kitchen missing.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid during inspection.
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. External wall has hole in from siding coming off.
Basic/36-24-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Mar 13, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No automatic vacuum breaker on splitter at hose Bibb outside or on splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin has accumulation of mold like substance at top portion of interior. No contact with ice observed.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in warewashing area and by hand wash sink by chicken rotisserie missing and cracked.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pans of chicken salsa set in walk in chicken cooler over night at 47f. Operator discarded items during inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pans of chicken salsa set in walk in chicken cooler over night at 47f. Operator discarded items during inspection. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One side of mop sink splitter, and separate hose bibb at mop sink missing automatic vacuum breakers. Outside hose bibb missing automatic vacuum breakers on splitter.
High priority/29-34-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door removed to bring in new equipment during inspection. Manager reinstalled door. Door appears to have gaps along threshold.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in ware washing area missing and broken.
Basic/36-17-5

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.