POLONZA BISTRO
286 N PALAFOX ST, Pensacola FL 32502 · 850-341-9950
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023060659 | Oct 20, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | $120 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operators unable to present proof of parasite destruction for undercooked salmon on menu.
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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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink during inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired restaurant license. Operator updated license during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bucket in hand washing sink in dish washing location. Operator removed bucket during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in the following locations: two by back door of kitchen on floor in chemical storage, one on floor in dry storage, and three on floor in back prep by water heater.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dead bug on floor at back door of kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches in the following locations: two by back door of kitchen on floor in chemical storage, one on floor in dry storage, and three on floor in back prep by water heater.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phones on make line prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens 48F (held 24 hrs) in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 48F (held 24 hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 130 dead fly in insects on traps in the following locations: approximately 100 on trap in dry storage, approximately 36 on trap near dish washing location, and approximately 24 on trap by back door in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Fresh salmon served uncooked without proof of aquaculture.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speakers, employee keys,and vape on prep table in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 in chemical storage area, 1 under meat smoker in back kitchen, 1 at back door by meat smoker area, and 1 at entrance of kitchen serving doors.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over packaged strawberries and fries in reach in cooler. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf.
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. Observed raw beef over tuna and shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator moved shrimp and tuna over beef on shelf.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 7 in chemical storage area, 1 under meat smoker in back kitchen, 1 at back door by meat smoker area, and 1 at entrance of kitchen serving doors.
Open dumpster lid.
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