Pollo Tropical #204

6833 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34113

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Tropical #204 has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Naples restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. An employee handled raw chicken, removed their gloves, handled a knife and put on new gloves without washing hands. Inspector spoke with the person in charge who educated the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Oct 7, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding drawers ham (130F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (127F - Hot Holding) at 12:15. Operator reheated the items to ham (166F - Reheating); fried chicken (169F - Reheating)12:30. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the chemical storage area. Operator drained the spray bottle and discarded the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. There are ceiling tiles missing in the dish washing area and between the grill and the steam table.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the end of the steam table there is an employee sweat shirt and umbrella on top of a wire rack over bread and rolls. Operator removed the sweat shirt and umbrella. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the prep sink in the back kitchen shrimp is thawing in standing water. Operator drained the shrimp and placed the pan into the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Tropical #204 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Tropical #204 on file is from Sep 15, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Pollo Tropical #204 compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Pollo Tropical #204 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Pollo Tropical #204's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Tropical #204 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Tropical #204 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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