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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 dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433412
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722438
DBPR license4606684

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 6 small flying insects on 3 compartment sink and prep table in back prep room. Small flying insects are not landing on food. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in roll top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in back prep room and above front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall as soiled around vegetable oil vat. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.