FORT MYERS, Lee County

CHICA ROSA CREPERIE & CAFE

9903 GULF COAST MAIN ST UNIT 117, FORT MYERS, FL 33913

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
May 20, 2026
City
FORT MYERS
County
Lee
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24587060

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Repeat violation from 12/03/25. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-20: Observed license expired 12/01/25. Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 24587059

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-20: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24449227

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Repeat violation from 12/03/25. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 24449225

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 24449229

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning

28-02-4

Detail 24449228

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from walk in cooler condenser onto shelving and food containers. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24449224

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24449226

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe utensil stored in standing water. Warning

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24222965

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Licence expired on 12/1/2025.

08A-05-6

Detail 24222963

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw cold smoked salmon over cheese and vegetables. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24222962

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker opposite of green hose. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24222959

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

02C-06-5

Detail 24222964

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In front display reach-in cooler, per operator cheesecake, cream filled macarons and tiramisu with cream purchased, repackaged and frozen, not properly marked with thaw day to track time, also per operator not more than 5 days. Spoke with operator regarding date labeling system.

02B-02-5

Detail 24222960

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed consumer advisory, operator hung at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24222961

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in main kitchen reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 23589322

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licence expired on 12/1/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-24-4

Detail 23589321

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present near food prep area, by triple sink near clean dishes.

03A-02-5

Detail 23589319

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter by crepe makers, crepe batter with milk (74F - Cold Holding); pink crepe batter with milk (68F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator states batters have been out of refrigeration often due to very busy service. Discussed with operator using time as a public health control and a four hour discard for items that must stay in constant use during busy production. Provided operator time as a public health control form. Operator placed batters back in reach-in cooler after completing orders. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23589314

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker on side not connected to machine.

41-18-4

Detail 23589315

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) in kitchen operator diluted to 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23589318

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with cutting board on top next to triple sink. Operator cleared sink for proper use. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23589320

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler main in kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 23589316

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on wrists of employee making crepes. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23589313

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top lid of main reach-in cooler in kitchen right side cracked, insulation exposed.

08B-38-4

Detail 23589317

Basic - Food stored on floor, in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer plastic bottled drinks, drink mixes and pickles stored on floor.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 23159596

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter into restaurant and kitchen from outside and begin work with no handwash. Spoke with employees, employee washed hands before donning gloves to begin work. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23159589

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor cleaner blocking handwash sink in back of kitchen. Operator removed machine clearing sink for proper use. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23159595

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon per operator served raw, not marked as raw on menu. Warning

35A-13-4

Detail 23159593

Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed pet dog at outdoors table, no ordinance provided at time of inspection. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23159594

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed advisory for operator, operator hung advisory at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-27-4

Detail 23159592

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean dish ware stored under handwash sink in back part of kitchen, exposed to splash. Spoke with operator about alternative storage for clean dish ware. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23159587

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Jewelry and watches on wrists of both present employees handling food. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23159588

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer, ice cream mix and containers ice cream. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23159590

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed on back kitchen storage rack cut banana, produce sticker still on, banana cut through sticker. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23159591

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked ground beef thawing at room temperature, no running water. Operator placed thawing beef under running water in triple sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.