TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT
3440 FOWLER ST UNIT C · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with parsley. Operator switched to food grade. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Basic 6
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on upright reach in cooler.
50-01-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. License expired 12/01/25.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated operator on storing water at 135F or above. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.