High Horse Bar and Grill

12350 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

High Horse Bar and Grill has been inspected five times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so High Horse Bar and Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of onions on floor in kitchen by reach in freezers. Operator put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on can opener blade. Operator replaced with new blade during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid by server side station.

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic cup used as a scoop in bulk sugar on server side station. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage on cutting board on prep table. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid no label by ice machine.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink hot water only 69F in public bathrooms. Other sinks throughout restaurant over 85F.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Commercial can opener blade has buildup of food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had a towel in basin. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door handle on cook's line. Operator removed tongs.

10-20-4

Jul 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was High Horse Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at High Horse Bar and Grill on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at High Horse Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at High Horse Bar and Grill.

How does High Horse Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

High Horse Bar and Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has High Horse Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at High Horse Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at High Horse Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is High Horse Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, High Horse Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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