TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT

Name: TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT
Address: 3440 FOWLER ST UNIT C, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 71

3440 FOWLER ST UNIT C, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4606684

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71 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Quick take

TROPICAL CREOLE RESTAURANT in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71 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, DBPR recorded 33 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 26 of them so far.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

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The latest inspection on May 6, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 4 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

100%

Imported observations

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near exit door.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile and vent shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed carrots stored on floor in dry storage, the operator relocated them.
[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.

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