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TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT

3440 FOWLER ST UNIT C · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3711715
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13921117
DBPR license4606684

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near 4 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in kitchen torn. Observed reach in cooler in dry storage area not functional. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in employee bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.