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POLLO TROPICAL #98

3777 EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL, Naples FL 34112 · 239-417-2708

Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103047
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (161F - Cooking), cook returned the chicken to the grill.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023008029Jan 20, 2023Feb 23, 2023$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (161F - Cooking), cook returned the chicken to the grill.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in front of the ice machine, Beef (46F - Cold Holding) Cooking); chicken beast (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the beef and chicken breasts for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed out a drink cup in the hand washing sink in the prep area. Educated operator on proper usage of hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In an ice bin at the front counter cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Operator sunk the container of cut tomatoes into the ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the rack above the grill, chicken (127F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the chicken to the grill to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. The hinge on the bottom door to the reach in cooler next to the tumbler is broken, the door gasket is in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The shelving in the reach in cooler next to the tumbler is rusted and the costing is chipping off.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice is building up on the walk-in freezer door and door frame.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the walking freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee handled raw chicken then washed their hands in under 10 seconds for the entire procedure.
High priority/12A-17-4
Cooked, whole-muscle, intact beef steak not reaching 145 degrees Fahrenheit on the top and bottom surface. Whole muscle Beef (134F - Cooking), there is no consumer advisory. Operator moved the beef back to the grill, beef 162F cooking.
Basic/03C-57-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. The gasket on the bottom door of the reach in cooler between the ice machine and the marinator is torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are multiple broken floor tiled in front of the walk-in freezer door.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee filled a spray bottle at the hand washing sink next to the prep sink in front of the kettle.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. The gasket on the bottom door of the reach in cooler between the ice machine and the marinator is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the walk-in freezer door and door frame.
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 17, 2023Inspection 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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk-in cooler, marinating half chichens (44F). Per operator chicken prepped less than four hours ago, operator added ice to the marinade bin for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored on an overturned mop bucket. Operator hung the mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site

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