Pollo Tropical #130
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pollo Tropical #130, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “observed”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer at front line; cooked onion (118F - Hot Holding). Operator started reheating cooked onion. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator voluntarily discarded coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-05-4
64
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked onion (112F - Hot Holding); cooked pepers (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator items placed on steam table for 30 minutes. Operator removed all items for reheating; ;cooked onion (172F - reheating); cooked pepers (176F - reheating ) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container has no label on it at prep area. Operator labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table by front counter; cooked mashed potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) Per operator placed on steam table for 5 minutes. Operator reheated; cooked mashed potatoes (151F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - In Walk-in cooler unwashed lettuces stored over chopped tomatoes. Operator removed chopped tomatoes to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from hand washing sink by kitchen entrance.
29-03-4
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of front service reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One # 10 can of jalapeños peppers on shelf severely dented on rim and surface. Repeat 9.07.2022 **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on hand sink across from triple sink not labeled. And spray bottle hanging on fryer not in use. Repeat 9.07.2022.Operator labeled both spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to ice machine. Repeat 9.07.2022 Operator refilled hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Woman's restroom not clean. Toilets not flushed and toilet paper on floor in both stalls and general area.
32-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front beverage area and back prep area. Repeat 9.07.2022 **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop from ice **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt on back prep table in a bin not labeled. Operator labeled bin. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 7, 2022
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 2lb can of guava marmalade dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touch raw breaded chicken and then change tasks and not washing hands before working with ready to eat food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottled soda stored in ice bin. Operator removed soda. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken 116F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator reheated chicken on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Coffee filters.
25-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Men's restroom.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beverage/togo station.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of cardboard box at ice machine. Operator washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Small reach in cooler near back food prep/dishwash area.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Tropical #130 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #130 on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Tropical #130?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollo Tropical #130.
How does Pollo Tropical #130 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Pollo Tropical #130 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Pollo Tropical #130's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Tropical #130 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #130 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 #130 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Tropical #130 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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