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POLLOS EL GORDO

3670 BARRANCAS AVE, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-390-8999

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706210
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead flying insect on storage shelf in dish washing location.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019062315Dec 4, 2019Jan 10, 2020$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upon inspection observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Operator proceeded to remove scoop at time of inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans 55F (held 24hrs) in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · This violation still has time left on callback. Time Extended/Return visit Jun 10, 2024 · During callback, sink not in place. Operator provided confirmation email of parts ordered to fix sink. Time Extended
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · This violation still has time left on callback. Time Extended
Jun 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately six live flying insects in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead flying insect on storage shelf in dish washing location.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Basic/35A-06-4/Admin Complaint
Mar 18, 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed Raw steak and pork stored over cooked beans.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed food stored inside reach in cooler not covered in kitchen.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.