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TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT

3440 FOWLER ST UNIT C, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4606684

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77.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 7 critical, 10 major, 11 minor.

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Imported observations
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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at prep table. Operator removed for cleaning.
  • [14-36-5] Interior of freezer near kitchen entrance in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile and vent shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage slaw (79F - Cold Holding) at front counter, operator states has been prepared less than 1 hour and place in reach in cooler.
  • [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near exit door.
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed carrots stored on floor in dry storage, the operator relocated them.
  • [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed fried plantain (75F - Hot Holding) near fryers in kitchen. The operator says they are used or discarded in 4 hours but has no written plan. Emailed time as a public health control paperwork to operator.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled plantains (103F - Hot Holding) at front counter, the operator placed on stove to reheat to 135 or above.
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TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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