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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
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 (28)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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 August 6, 2026. 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, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Cape Coral had?
- Pollo Tropical #80 in Cape Coral has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 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 August 6, 2026 with 1 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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).
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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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