TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT
3440 FOWLER ST UNIT C · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/25. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 100 – 150 droppings in dry storage in corner near door and shelving. Observed 2 droppings on top of container of uncooked rice. Observed 75-100 droppings under reach in cooler in dry storage area. Observed 50-75 droppings behind a file cabinet in dry storage near 3 compartment sink. Observed 25-50 droppings beneath vegetable oil bin. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (58F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near cook line. The operator states this was cooked yesterday and held over night. The operator discarded the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked plantains (108F – Hot Holding) at front counter, operator states have been removed from heat for less than 2 hours. The operator began reheating them to above 135F while on site. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink and exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink and exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:13 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.