POLLO TROPICAL #133

Name: POLLO TROPICAL #133
Address: 8051 DANI DRIVE, FORT MYERS, FL, 33966, US
Rating: 69.2

8051 DANI DRIVE, FORT MYERS, FL 33966

License #4606671

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69.2 Grade F / 100

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POLLO TROPICAL #133 in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 5 critical, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 22, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 5 critical, 0 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bottles of mango pulp being thawed in standing water and 1 in open air. Educated manager on proper thawing and was placed under cold running water.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on front of stove unprotected. The cook removed the tongs.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers near 3 compartment sink. The manager separated the containers for proper drying.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over soda dispenser near exit door.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in prep area. Spoke with manager about ensuring not left out for extended periods during prep, the manager then placed in the walk in cooler.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager place gloves on without washing hands after handling items at 3 compartment sink then pickup a container of butter. Stopped manager and educated on proper glove usage.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (132F - Hot Holding) at front line in steam drawer. Cook removed and reheated cooked chicken 2nd temp after reheat (170F - Hot Holding).
[35A-02-7] 2 dead, small flying insects found on window sill in dining area. The manager cleaned up and sanitized the area.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control with no time mark. Observed container of plantains being held using time as a public health control with no time mark on container. Educated that time mark must be on actual working container. The manager place correct time mark on items.

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