Don Pollo

Name: Don Pollo
Address: 92-10 Jamaica Avenue, NYC, NY, 11421, US
Telephone: (347) 306-8879

92-10 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

Grade A · as of Mar 9, 2026

Don Pollo was last inspected on March 9, 2026 and scored 13 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

March 9, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

Score: 13 points (A range)

2 critical

CriticalFood temperature

Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

Official wording (code 02B)
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

Official wording (code 06C)
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

Oct 9, 2024 A 13 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
1 critical1 general Show violations
- CriticalFacility
  
  A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
  
  Official wording (code 05D)
  No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Ventilation was missing or broken, letting grease, heat, or fumes build up.
  
  Official wording (code 10D)
  Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
May 10, 2023 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 paperwork Show violations
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted.
  
  Official wording (code 20-06)
  Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
May 10, 2023 A 8 points (A range)

Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
2 general Show violations
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.
  
  Official wording (code 10G)
  Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- GeneralFacility upkeep
  
  Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.
  
  Official wording (code 10F)
  Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.