CHICA ROSA CREPERIE & CAFE
9903 GULF COAST MAIN ST UNIT 117, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-689-5905
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Repeat violation from 12/03/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Repeat violation from 12/03/25.
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/
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. Repeat violation from 12/03/25.
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/
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from walk in cooler condenser onto shelving and food containers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed ice scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crepe utensil stored in standing water.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in main kitchen reach-in cooler.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licence expired on 12/1/2024. Operator renewed license at time of inspection.
Pesticide-emitting strip present near food prep area, by triple sink near clean dishes.
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.
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.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm) in kitchen operator diluted to 150ppm.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler main in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on wrists of employee making crepes.
Equipment in poor repair. Top lid of main reach-in cooler in kitchen right side cracked, insulation exposed.
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□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Printed advisory for operator, operator hung advisory at time of inspection.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer, ice cream mix and containers ice cream.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed on back kitchen storage rack cut banana, produce sticker still on, banana cut through sticker.
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.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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