El Pollo Restaurant And Bar
558560 RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 13, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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