Los Pollos in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3120 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

Los Pollos in Gainesville has averaged 7.2 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since March 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, appearing across nearly every inspection and including recurring patterns in employee health policy (cited in 6 inspections), handwashing and hand/arm washing procedures (7 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (8 inspections), and proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections). A propane tank larger than the allowable 2.7 pound water capacity was documented inside the building on July 15, 2025, creating a fire safety violation. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 identified 36 violations including two high-priority findings related to management awareness and food condition, and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended — a formal escalation indicating potential state enforcement proceedings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
159Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Los Pollos in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 7.2 violations / inspection 7.2 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Los Pollos in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed: 15.1 pound propane tank stored under the prep table by the rotisserie ovens.

Los Pollos in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Los Pollos in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Pollos in Gainesville last inspected?
Los Pollos in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Los Pollos in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Los Pollos in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Los Pollos in Gainesville had?
Los Pollos in Gainesville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Pollos in Gainesville find?
Los Pollos in Gainesville was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Los Pollos in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Los Pollos in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Los Pollos in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Los Pollos in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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