LOS POLLOS
3120 SW ARCHER RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut tomato 55° in the cook line chef table, these were cut yesterday per the front line staff.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cilantro based sauce, 54° on the expo counter. Time as a public health control was explained. The tray of sauces was tagged. A time as a public health control form will be emailed. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, cut tomato in the chef table on the cook line. These were cut yesterday evening, 55°. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards are stained throughout the kitchen.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a plastic spoon was in the drive thru hand wash sink. The spoon was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed : staff now in their second week, no Employee Reporting form and no food safety certificate.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : no hot water at the cook line hand wash sink. (No water at all). **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the current licenses was not available for review.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed : cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed : the tongs on the cook line oven, protruding into the walkway. These were adjusted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : cases of to go single serve items on the floor in dry storage.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple frozen items in the walk-in freezer, not covered. Staff started to cover with plastic wrap. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : multiple packs of frozen ribs on a prep table in the kitchen. These were placed in a tall food pan and running water was added at 2 prep style sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : bulk sugar and seasonings and spray orange marinade lacking labels.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:42 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.