O'leary's Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, O'leary's Bar and Grill has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled ladle stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed ladle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust-like substance. Cook line. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior roof of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in pizza prep station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at pizza prep station. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust-like substance. Cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by bottled beverages at bar. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomato sauce dented. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in back dishwash area. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed napkins at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near pizza prep station. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in men's accessible bathroom. **Warning**
27-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor underneath dishwash area. Observed 1 dead roach in floor near hand wash in side wait/beverage station. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook line. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of frozen buns stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Coleslaw in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line and bar. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
35
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Operator removed charger. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
61
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored on shelving near clean dish ware in front of cook line. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of shrimp stored over cooked sausage. Operator placed raw shrimp on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, gray-like substance or slime. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to store plastic container. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage and coleslaw not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in front of walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket storage on top of mixer blade. Operator removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving, three compartment sink in dishwash area,and pizza oven.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corned beef not covered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated operator on hanging mop to dry. Operator put up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar containers. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked chopped chicken 48F cold hold, American cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed French onion soup and chili dated 08/26/23. Stop Sale. Operator discarded soup and chili. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by trash container and hand wash sink near pizza prep station blocked by freezer. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink accessible. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area used to store plastic container. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in beverage/wait station. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in wait/beverage station. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor. Educated operator on proper storage of ice buckets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of bread stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in beverage/wait station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
21
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium 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 quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-47-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in pizza prep station blocked by freezer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in back food prep area not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice buckets stored on floor.
24-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath hand wash sink at beverage/wait station.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
41
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by trash container.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait station. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sauce. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pats 68F 1 hour. Operator placed butter pats on tray and placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink in back food prep/dishwash area.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'leary's Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'leary's Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'leary's Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at O'leary's Bar and Grill.
How does O'leary's Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
O'leary's Bar and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has O'leary's Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at O'leary's Bar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at O'leary's Bar and Grill 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 O'leary's Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'leary's Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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