Pollo Tropical #113

17804 Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Pollo Tropical #113 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over raw meats” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Pollo Tropical #113 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over raw meats. Unwashed cilantro and peppers over raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
95
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food or raw meats. Unwashed boxes of limes, peppers, tomatoes and lettuce over raw chicken in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 in back corner kitchen around ice machine, chicken tumbler. 5inside kitchen on wall at left side entrance. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink across from steam jacket kettle in back of kitchen leaking water. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food or raw meats. Unwashed boxes of limes, peppers, tomatoes and lettuce over raw chicken in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 heavily dented cans of jalapenos in back dry storage near office.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 hose bibbs on back prep line no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Vents and some tile in kitchen in disrepair in hallways, drive through window. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter under drive thru window handwash sink with accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned area of accumulation. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
64
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on drawer gaskets on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long thick beard without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooks drawers
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread rack in floor in kitchen. Repeat from 09-19-2022. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Operator moved food off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large build up of ice inside walk in freezer from condescending unit onto food shelves and stored food.
14-69-4
70
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of debris. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 15, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live small flying insects in dining area. 4 small flying insects in mens restroom. 12 small flying insects around drink dispensing machine near drive through window. 10 small flying insects by back door and 10 small flying insects in dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 dead flies in window to left side of dining room. 5 dead ants in windows to left side of dining room. 10 dead ants at entrance to mens restroom. 14 live ants on front service counter. 6 live ants on drink dispensing machine and nozzles near drive through window. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on boxes in dry storage, 50 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves. Operator immediately began sweeping under all shelving. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation of debris. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #113 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #113 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #113?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over raw meats” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #113.

How does Pollo Tropical #113 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Pollo Tropical #113 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Pollo Tropical #113's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #113 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #113 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pollo Tropical #113 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #113 is inspected around three times per year on average.