POLLOS EL GORDO
3670 BARRANCAS AVE, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-390-8999
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead flying insect on storage shelf in dish washing location.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019062315 | Dec 4, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upon inspection observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator proceeded to remove scoop at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans 55F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans 55F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately six live flying insects in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead flying insect on storage shelf in dish washing location.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from back dish washing location. Operator stated it was broken off the wall by delivery driver and has someone coming to repair/reinstall hand sink.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed five dead flying insects on trap next to mop sink in dish washing location.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed Raw steak and pork stored over cooked beans.
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed food stored inside reach in cooler not covered in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.