Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
9931 Interstate Commerce Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast has accumulated 194 violations across 44 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.4 per visit. The property was previously operated as Holiday Inn Ft Myers Airport at Town Center and was shut down once in 2025 for fly activity. State records show one fire safety violation from 2015 involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines, with the largest penalty at $400. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting (17 citations), proper hand and arm washing (15), and approved food sources (15). Since August 2023, the facility has been subject to repeated warnings and compliance callbacks, with an emergency order issued in February 2025 following inspections that found 8 violations including 3 high-priority items.
Most recent closure: February 25, 2025 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
4.4
violations / inspection
4.4 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (1)
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025013714 | $400.00 | Feb 25, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019024564 | $400.00 | Apr 10, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2018063997 | $200.00 | Nov 27, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (44)
— 5 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 12 inspections56 violations · 41 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers last shut down?
- Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers was last shut down on February 25, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers had?
- Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers has had 44 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers find?
- Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on September 11, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- Yes, Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers been fined?
- Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast in Fort Myers operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Holiday Inn Ft Myers Airport at Town Center (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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