Inspection Report

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EL POLLON

4418 COMMONS DR SUITE C · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3619142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910705
DBPR license5604220

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche prepared with raw seafood including Tilapia, shrimp and / or Mahi Mahi offered on menu. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Ambient 51F , shredded cheese 49/50, mashed potatoes 49/49, cooked whole chickens on skewers 49/49/49/50/49F , cooked chicken in pans 49/49/50/51F, raw beef 50F, case of shell eggs 50F ambient, case of Cole slaw 51F ambient. Overnight greater than 4 hrs. Prob Thermometer calibrated with operator .

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Ambient 51F , shredded cheese 49/50, mashed potatoes 49/49, cooked whole chickens on skewers 49/49/49/50/49F , cooked chicken in pans 49/49/50/51F, raw beef 50F, case of shell eggs 50F ambient, case of Cole slaw 51F ambient. Overnight greater than 4 hrs. See stop sale . Discarded by operator during the inspection . Walk in cooler 6 cases of raw chicken 50/50/49F Per operator less than 4 hrs. Placed in walk in cooler this day. Raw chicken placed in freezers for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. At walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler 50F ambient

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Florescent lights in dry storage room.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.