Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
12611 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907Part of: Pollo Tropical Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Pollo Tropical #130 in Fort Myers has accumulated 108 violations across 23 inspections since November 2022, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations, including failures to document and report illness, appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections, representing the facility's most consistent compliance gap. A complaint-based inspection on September 7, 2022 identified 13 violations including six high-priority findings: management awareness of food safety procedures, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and approved food sources. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 resulted in four basic violations related to approved food sources and food contact surfaces, with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Pollo Tropical #130 in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pollo Tropical #130 in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers had?
- Pollo Tropical #130 in Fort Myers has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers find?
- Pollo Tropical #130 in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pollo Tropical in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Pollo Tropical #130 in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
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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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