Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola
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3670 Barrancas Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola has been emergency-closed once, on December 4, 2019, for rodent activity. Across 20 inspections from 2019 to April 2026, the facility accumulated 50 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. However, violations have intensified in recent years. Between June and December 2024, the facility received four complaint-based inspections triggered by customer reports, with the June 3 and December 3 inspections each documenting three high-priority violations including management awareness failures and employee health reporting violations. Administrative complaints were recommended following the December 2024 and February 2025 inspections. The facility showed compliance on a July 2024 callback but received mixed results on subsequent complaint inspections. An August 2025 inspection showed no violations, but the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 documented two basic violations related to approved food sources. The disposition was Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Most recent closure: December 4, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections17 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola last inspected?
- Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola last shut down?
- Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola was last shut down on December 4, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola had?
- Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola find?
- Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pollos El Gordo in Pensacola has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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