Roadhouse Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
100
Score
Roadhouse Cafe has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Roadhouse Cafe is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dry storage. Educated on replacing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on air drying containers. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Educated operator on discarding broken containers. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near back kitchen exit.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in men's employee restroom.
29-20-5
70
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen meat stored over boxes of tortillas in reach in freezer at kitchen exit. Operator corrected separation of raw animal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near salad prep station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in dry storage. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris near back kitchen exit.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen exit.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks at bar and employee restrooms. Educated operator on having hand wash signs. Provided operator with signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of middle reach-in-cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cilantro in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near clean food equipment. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of gray/pink-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in back dry storage. Educated operator on replacing. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area, bar, and employee restrooms. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
45
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw calamari stored over container of chopped tomatoes. Operator switched calamari to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by plastic lid. Operator removed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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 - 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
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind reach in freezer near back kitchen exit door.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed potatoes off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
41
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Balsamic vinegar spray bottle. Educated operator on importance of labeling. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dishwash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwash area.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area.
36-36-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Roadhouse Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Roadhouse Cafe on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Roadhouse Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Roadhouse Cafe.
How does Roadhouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Roadhouse Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Roadhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Roadhouse Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Roadhouse Cafe 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 Roadhouse Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Roadhouse Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants