Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
3440 Fowler St Unit C, Fort Myers, FL 33901Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers has accumulated 263 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 violations per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity. Ventilation issues rank as the most frequently cited violation, appearing in 28 inspections. In December 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order for four high-priority violations, followed by compliance callbacks in subsequent days.
Most recent closure: December 18, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (3)
Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025090607 | $400.00 | Dec 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022004636 | $400.00 | Jan 25, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019061363 | $400.00 | Dec 2, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2017003824 | $320.00 | Jan 6, 2017 | Tampa |
Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (46)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections40 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers last shut down?
- Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers was last shut down on December 18, 2025 for rodent 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 Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers had?
- Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers has had 46 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers find?
- Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers been fined?
- Tropical Creole Restaurant in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $1,520.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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