Rooster's Barn and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Rooster's Barn and Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6lb cans of jalapenos dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at outside bar. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line. Operator placed bucket off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above food prep table in kitchen and above ice machine. Educated operator on cleaning vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above handwash sink near three compartment sink and damage on ceiling tile above dishwash area.
36-36-4
52
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomatoes dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on the importance of having test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed interior of microwave oven at end of cook line rusting.
14-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of reach in cooler at cook line. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above food prep table in kitchen and above ice machine.
36-34-5
47
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 changed and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust/gray-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
64
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pat 72F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded butter pats. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of raw frozen fish stored over container of bread in reach in freezer at cook line entrance. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee working with raw chicken not washing hands before changing tasks and working with bag of ready to eat French fries. Educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and burgers on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory designated with raw foods on menu **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to store bar mats. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed mats. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler. Operator removed/discarded employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine. Operator cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
32
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of repackaged chicken stored over shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator switched raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice. Operator removed lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on hand wash sink only. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and burgers on menu. Educated operator on importance of having consumer advisory designated with raw foods on menu. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar.
31B-03-4
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. Operator removed fish from packaging before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. Operator inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
33
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Premier Food Safety program used for food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Premier Food Safety program used for food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and burgers on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Premier Food Safety program used for food handler training. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing co2 tank.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks at cook line. Employees put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters. **Warning**
25-06-4
41
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw hamburger patties 46F cold hold, sliced ham 46F cold hold less than 4 hours in drawer reach in cooler at cook line. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw hamburger stored over containers of ready to eat cheese at cook line. Operator switch raw hamburger to bottom drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator switched to food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen. Note: Observed no flies landing on food during inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Bar. Operator replaced sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
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) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-05-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line and outside bar. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
20
Jul 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink faucet, missing one vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rooster's Barn and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rooster's Barn and Grill on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rooster's Barn and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rooster's Barn and Grill.
How does Rooster's Barn and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Rooster's Barn and Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Rooster's Barn and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rooster's Barn and Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rooster's Barn and Grill 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.
How often is Rooster's Barn and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rooster's Barn and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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