ROOSTER'S BARN AND GRILL
8700 GLADIOLUS DR, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 507-251-8693
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pat 72F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded butter pats.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023041385 | May 30, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | $300 |
| 7--2023002724 | Dec 28, 2022 | Apr 4, 2023 | $100 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cheese sauce 50F, ground beef 48F, and gravy 49F cooling overnight. Stop Sale. Operator discarded foods.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at inside bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above ice machine and in restrooms.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb cans of jalapenos dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor.
No soap provided at handwash sink at outside bar. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled bottle.
Ceiling tile missing above handwash sink near three compartment sink and damage on ceiling tile above dishwash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above food prep table in kitchen and above ice machine. Educated operator on cleaning vents.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. Operator placed bucket off of floor.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomatoes dented. Operator discarded can.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on the importance of having test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above food prep table in kitchen and above ice machine.
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 reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed cellphone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave oven at end of cook line rusting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near clean plates. Operator removed chemical.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at inside bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap at hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside Bar.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from ceiling above/near ice machine. Note: establishment in the process of fixing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor area in front of ice machine covered with standing water. Operator mopped floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bar.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust/gray-like substance. Kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee working with raw chicken not washing hands before changing tasks and working with bag of ready to eat French fries. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw frozen fish stored over container of bread in reach in freezer at cook line entrance. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pat 72F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded butter pats.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and burgers on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory designated with raw foods on menu
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to store bar mats. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed mats.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler. Operator removed/discarded employee food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine. Operator cleaned floor.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice. Operator removed lemons.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged chicken stored over shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator switched raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and burgers on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory designated with raw foods on menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
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. Operator removed fish from packaging before leaving inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. Operator inverted spoons.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.