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COWBOY UP SALOON

1609-1611 HENDRY ST, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-980-7630

Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats220
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4607428
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024031250Apr 18, 2024Mar 19, 2025$320

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · Person in charge had no knowledge regarding written instructions for vomit and diarrhea cleanup. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · At time of callback inspection there is no food manager certification. Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · At time of callback inspection there are no employee food handler training. Admin Complaint
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof provided for Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · Person in charge had no knowledge of employee health reporting agreements. Admin Complaint
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Admin Complaint
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar counter.
Basic/25-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar counter. Admin Complaint
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at multiple soda gun holsters at bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 11, 2026 · Observed no waste line at multiple soda gun holsters at bar. Admin Complaint
The state's own report →
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof provided for Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar counter.
Basic/25-27-4/Warning
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at multiple soda gun holsters at bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar hand wash sink or in the restrooms. Emailed copy of hand washing hand out.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both hand wash sinks at both bars as blocked at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beer on floor in front of keg cooler closest to front door.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in bathrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both hand wash sinks at both bars as blocked at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beer on floor in front of keg cooler closest to front door.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in bathrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2024 · Administrative complaint placed on routine inspection completed immediately prior to this call back inspection. Time Extended

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.