POLLO FRITOS Y BALEADAS EL SILBIDO
4226 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-405-6242
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One by front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed bowl only and placed it to dry, explained to her
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A couple of things in hand sink, employee moved them
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee place some
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee Suany, has blank form
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No running water at three-compartment sink. Or hand sink, water tank is full, employee was using water from triple sink to clean shelf when I arrived and I checked outside number and looked for vin number tag then I got inside to was my hands and the water wasn't coming out at all, other employee arrived and fixed pump quick
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and ground beef made yesterday early morning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles by water tank, employee stated they are cleaners
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink on prep table
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor, container with bananas, oil jug
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door opened
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce above chopped tomatoes, in upright cooler by fryer
Aug 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed packed raw chicken then grabbed clean dishes, hand sink blocked with dishes, explained ton her and she moved them and washed her hands
Live, small flying insects found. One by front counter
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above veggies in upright cooler, explained to manager
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on tray with plastic wrap on shelf above raw beef in gray freezer, explained to manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of dishes on top, employee moved them
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and ground beef a couple of days ago, labeled them with date
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A couple under triple sink
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above aguas frescas, moved to bottom shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder on shelf, labeled sugar by employee,
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef on shelf above Nathan franks hot dogs, operator thought they were raw, we read the bag and doesn't say fully cooked but they are hot dogs, operator rearranged cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs-Nathan franks opened a couple of days ago
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some
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. None for employee more than 2 months
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee here
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved it
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed one
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage above pico de gallo and dough for flour tortillas in upright cooler, employee rearranged
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs on shelf above potatoes, explained to her
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. Gave one
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in it, employee moved it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed one
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employee, gave form
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cotija cheese,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food in cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil jug
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Incorrect numbers posted
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1850 EMERSON ST, Jacksonville — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.