Oar & Iron

8485 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33966

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Oar & Iron four times, with records going back to 2025. On Mar 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Oar & Iron's latest score of 50 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk in cooler. The operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor, box of cauliflower pizza crust stored on floor of walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wearing hat had long hair coming out the sides of the hat. The operator spoke with employee and properly restrained their hair. **Corrected On-Site**

13-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage container cracked or melted. The operator discarded the bad containers. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - 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 added sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw lobster. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 156F on plate surface less than 160F. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-56-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at side beverage/wait station. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at side wait/beverage station. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed bucket off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sunk at side wait/beverage station. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed rinse gauge not moving. **Warning**

16-38-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-17-4

Basic - Food storage container/container cracked/melted. **Warning**

14-38-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**

24-08-4

Feb 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oar & Iron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oar & Iron on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oar & Iron?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oar & Iron.

How does Oar & Iron compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Oar & Iron most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Oar & Iron's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oar & Iron have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Oar & Iron 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.

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