Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
1652 Ne Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral has accumulated 87 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. The facility has no emergency closures and no disciplinary fines on record. Fire inspections identified two violations: a locked exit door in 2023 (corrected on-site) and a blocked exit path in 2022. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation (15 instances), food contact surfaces (7 instances), and toxic substance control (5 instances).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral had?
- Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral find?
- Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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