Town Center at Timber Creek
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
50
Score
Town Center at Timber Creek appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Town Center at Timber Creek trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled knives stored in handwash sink next salad prep station. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom main handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
50
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler housemade crab cakes containing cooked crab labeled 9/21/2025, in reach-in cooler back prep line housemade blue cheese dressing labeled 9/17/2025, today is 9/29/2025. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler housemade crab cakes containing cooked crab labeled 9/21/2025, in reach-in cooler back prep line housemade blue cheese dressing labeled 9/17/2025, today is 9/29/2025. **Repeat Violation**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler 4 pieces raw tuna still in packaging, fully thawed, with label to remove.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler housemade tomato sauce (49F - Cooling) overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler drawers bottom right raw ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator iced down foods **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at entrance to kitchen - blocked with ice cart, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up by entrance to kitchen.
24-18-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler 4 pieces raw tuna still in packaging, fully thawed, with label to remove.
06-09-1
33
May 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping solution for sanitizer stored on the floor on the cookline.
21-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets on floor by ice machine.
10-14-5
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In dry storage near onions and on shelves, 10 small flying insects observed. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, house made blue cheese dressing marked 3/3/2025, In walk-in cooler cooked mashed potatoes and cooked orzo pepper stuffing labeled 3/1/2025. Today is 3/11/2025. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In reach-in cooler at entrance to kitchen, house made blue cheese dressing marked 3/3/2025, In walk-in cooler cooked mashed potatoes and cooked orzo pepper stuffing labeled 3/1/2025. Today is 3/11/2025. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw corned beef over ready-to-eat soups and chili. Operator rearranged cooler for proper food storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutter in standing water 88F on cook line. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 opened employee beverages in reach-in cooler cook line left. One on prep table next to food in pizza station. Operator moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in front line. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads in pile on floor in mop sink room. Operator discarded all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
43
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-08: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and front line ice baths, cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) for 4 and a half hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line and front line ice baths, cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) for 4 and a half hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room 3 cans cheese sauce heavily dented at seams. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 in bar, one on front line, one on cook line. All chemicals were labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna wontons on dinner menu served undercooked per operator, not marked as undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle outside back dock. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk-in cooler fan vents. **Warning**
23-03-4
35
Oct 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Town Center at Timber Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Town Center at Timber Creek on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Town Center at Timber Creek?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Town Center at Timber Creek.
How does Town Center at Timber Creek compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Town Center at Timber Creek most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Town Center at Timber Creek's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Town Center at Timber Creek have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Town Center at Timber Creek means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Town Center at Timber Creek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Town Center at Timber Creek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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