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 dateFebruary 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497701
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8874710
DBPR license5604220

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Floor – boxed chicken 60/62/61/66/63/55/59F Per staff less than 2 hrs. Chicken moved from floor to preparation area for marinating and cooling. Staff advised to cool chicken to 41F or below as soon as possible. Staff also advised to work with manageable quantities/volumes of TCS food to ensure proper temperature control. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink 65/68F after prolonged running of water. Handle in disrepair

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tiles missing. Above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35B-01-4

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

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Raw boxed chicken Moved from floor during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.