TROPICAL CREOLE FOOD
3440 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
03A-08-4High Priority – Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meats in the reach in prep cooler at 50°F, operator iced down product and moved some to freezer to chill down to temp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed ox tails in front Bain Marie at 110°F hot holding. **Warning**
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. Observed approximately 20-30 small flying insects in back kitchen. **Warning**
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed Cooked corn 110°F hot holding. **Warning**
08A-01-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed raw fish over cooked pork. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches. 3 on floor in back kitchen area, 1 on back kitchen wall, 1 on floor in main kitchen area. **Warning**
41-02-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed bleach in box with salt. Operator moved bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 16
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in the beans **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Clean dish storage rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed Purses stored above prep tables. **Warning**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. In employee restroom **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Observed in Kitchen floor **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil, plantains and plastic bottled beverages on the floor. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In employee restroom. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over food prep and dish area. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior/ Exterior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed over steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee bathroom **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen salmon stored in Togo bags in freezer. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in freezer **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:17 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.