Palm Coast, Flagler County

EL POLLO COLORAO

227 ST JOE PLAZA DR STE A, Palm Coast, FL 32164

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Dec 19, 2025
City
Palm Coast
County
Flagler
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 24263798

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used as a scoop in sugar. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24263800

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from rack. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24263799

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23975227

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cheese 45F, pork 48F; ( - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23975226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cheese 45F, pork 48F; ( - Cold Holding)

29-34-4

Detail 23975225

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose outside.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 23529965

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork on floor in prep area. Person in charge picked up. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23529966

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle of water in cooler on cookline. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23529964

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on cookline.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 23084124

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch his phone with gloves on, put phone in pocket and begin to work again without changing gloves and washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23084120

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer; Pork 78F, chicken 127F; ( - Hot Holding). Both reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23084123

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler are torn on right door.

10-20-4

Detail 23084122

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Tongs hanging from clean dish cart. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23084121

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in water in mop bucket.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22629126

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over homemade sauce. Person in charge moved chicken to store correctly. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22629127

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 5 employees and no food manager.

02C-02-5

Detail 22629128

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler dated 1.8 instead of 2.8. Person in charge corrected. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22629125

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar; plastic to go bowl used as a scoop. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22218406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 68F; ( - Cold Holding). Black beans were placed on stove immediately. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22218407

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding; chicken 131F; ( - Hot Holding). Chicken reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

31A-04-4

Detail 22218408

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where located in plans. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22218405

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops in cooked rice. Person in charge removed bowls. Corrected On-Site

51-15-4

Detail 22218410

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment has to complete a seating change form and submit it to the state. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22218409

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor by fryers. Person in charge moved oil to store properly.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 21733547

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21733546

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-17-4

Detail 21330653

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula in between dish sink and wall. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21330652

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20987348

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door glass; chicken 46F, beef, beans 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

42-01-4

Detail 20987349

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In closet; mop face down in mop bucket.

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-24-5

Detail 20619650

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Mozzarella cheese in glass door cooler dated 10/20.

03A-02-5

Detail 20619645

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make top reach in cooler fish 51°F, plantain 48°F, ambient temperature of unit is 47° during inspection. Thermometer on unit reading 37°F. In display case pastries with cheese 74°F, person in charge will hold items on time. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20619648

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Empanadas held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.

31A-04-4

Detail 20619647

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At the time of inspection, hand wash sink has been removed in the kitchen. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20619649

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for some employees on duty who have worked at establishment for longer than 60 days.

36-37-5

Detail 20619644

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in ware washing area and in dry storage area are porous tiles. Also, where walls have been removed in kitchen area missing smooth and easily cleanable tiles.

31B-04-4

Detail 20619643

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom accessible to employees. Person in charge posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 20619646

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Range in back of kitchen with no hood, also two fryers to the left of the rotisserie with no hood. Person in charge states is currently under construction, has new hood that will be installed soon. Repeat Violation