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POLLO TROPICAL #130

12611 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239.275.1118

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats94
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606650
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents soiled with mold- like substance at kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed the scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Priority: High Priority
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink. Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-34-4
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by cook line. Operator provided paper towels. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator voluntarily discarded coffee filters. Priority: Basic
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 )
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
In Walk-in cooler unwashed lettuces stored over chopped tomatoes. Operator removed chopped tomatoes to proper storage.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface from hand washing sink by kitchen entrance.
Basic/29-03-4
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage at dinning room.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dining room.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of front service reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.