TEXAS ROADHOUSE
8021 DANI DR, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239.561.7427
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 13 small flying insects on wall behind soda fountain closest to dish machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front line. Observed cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding); Caesar dressing (45F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at salad prep area. Operator removed all items to ice down or place in another cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at server wait station.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by boxes and garbage cans. The operator removed the items. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) on cook line. The operator iced down the tray of pork.
Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink near dish machine.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator iced down the chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wiling cloth stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Observed handwash sink behind bar being used as a dump sink, contained a pitcher. The operator removed the pitcher.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer. The operator replaced the paper towels.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher temperature 144.1F -1st run, 155F - 2nd and 3rd run. The operator was able to prime the machine with sanitizer that measured 50ppm chlorine.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser by hand washing sink in meat walk in cooler. Operator refilled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used to scoop garlic in oil by prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food stored in walk in cooler on shelf. Operator removed item.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef on floor of walk in cooler. Operator put case on shelf.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in sauce at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation. Repeat 1-28-25
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing employee with beard engaged in food preparation. Repeat 1-28-25
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with single use lids and sugar at bar area. Operator removed the spray bottles.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line. Discussed operator proper food preparation procedures and employee removed his watch.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by cook-line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizing bucket stored over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to proper storage.
Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filter properly.
Two employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed prepped/cut potatoes placed back into cardboard case.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 13 small flying insects on wall behind soda fountain closest to dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a a scoop in seasoning. Operator discarded containers.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by dish machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching ice in bar area. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw steaks and then handle clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove usage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler drawer under grill: raw steak (56F - Cold Holding - 1 hour). Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in meat walk in cooler. Operator refilled dispenser.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tile by dish machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed case of meat resting on employee shoes in meat walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by meat walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across from fryers.
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.