Oar & Iron
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Oar & Iron stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) on counter on cook line. Operator stated butter is out for less than 4 hours. Educated operator on time as a public health control. Operator had blank form and began to fill out and time mark products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat mussels. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in server side station. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cast iron used as a food-contact surface other than only for cooking. Observed corn bread stored in cast iron skillets in walk in cooler.
14-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle submerged in ice. Operator removed for proper sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen.
22-20-5
55
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drop in coolers on the cook line, shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); lobster (46F - Cold Holding). Operator covered cooler. Shrimp 41F, cooked sausage 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. In the walk in cooler there are 20 8 ounce portions of tuna and on the cook line there are 5 8 ounce portions of snapper fully thawed inside reduced oxygen packing that is marked to be removed before thawing. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A rack and garbage can blocking hand sink at the end of the cook line in the cold food section.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with raw oyster advisory and posted at host stand. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - 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. In the walk in cooler there are 20 8 ounce portions of tuna and on the cook line there are 5 8 ounce portions of snapper fully thawed inside reduced oxygen packing that is marked to be removed before thawing. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the server area by the coffee maker.
31B-04-4
55
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
90
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: raw ground beef patties were stored above ready to eat chicken and above au jus in the walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook tearing ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Operator corrected employee and had him discard the lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked - pulled pork in the walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on the main cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table. Cloth was placed back into sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered - 2 tubs of ice cream in the walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar.
10-08-5
47
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator connected a fresh supply and refilled basin which retested at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies in dish area and one observed at cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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 the bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran three times. Dishwasher (Temperature 142F **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - 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. Partially-thawed salmon packets were cut open by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female food handler preparing lobster while wearing bracelets and a watch. A male foodhandler was preparing fruit pizza while wearing a wristwatch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Large doors between inside and outside seating left propped open during service. Three flies observed in dish area and one fly at cook line. *see comments for proviso language from oroginal plan approval. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three containers of Harissa Sauce were thawing in the prep area at room temperature. Containers were out less than four hours. Employee placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Dec 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oar & Iron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oar & Iron on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oar & Iron?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oar & Iron.
How does Oar & Iron compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Oar & Iron most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Oar & Iron's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oar & Iron have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oar & Iron means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Oar & Iron inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oar & Iron is inspected around three times per year on average.
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