Texas Roadhouse
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
82
Score
Texas Roadhouse appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Texas Roadhouse was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (46F - Cold Holding) on cook line. The operator iced down the tray of pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink near dish machine.
29-03-4
82
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator iced down the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher temperature 144.1F -1st run, 155F - 2nd and 3rd run. The operator was able to prime the machine with sanitizer that measured 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near walk in freezer. The operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled wiling cloth stored in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. The operator removed the wiping cloth. Observed handwash sink behind bar being used as a dump sink, contained a pitcher. The operator removed the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
64
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser by hand washing sink in meat walk in cooler. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee food stored in walk in cooler on shelf. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef on floor of walk in cooler. Operator put case on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go ramekin used to scoop garlic in oil by prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
67
May 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in sauce at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while engaged in food preparation. Repeat 1-28-25 **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing employee with beard engaged in food preparation. Repeat 1-28-25 **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
86
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with single use lids and sugar at bar area. Operator removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizing bucket stored over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filter properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Two employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food at cook line. Discussed operator proper food preparation procedures and employee removed his watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by cook-line.
31B-04-4
67
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed at least 13 small flying insects on wall behind soda fountain closest to dish machine. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed prepped/cut potatoes placed back into cardboard case. **Warning**
08B-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a a scoop in seasoning. Operator discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
70
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles by dish machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching ice in bar area. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
90
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw steaks and then handle clean plate without washing hands or changing gloves. Educated operator on proper hand washing and glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler drawer under grill: raw steak (56F - Cold Holding - 1 hour). Operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in meat walk in cooler. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tile by dish machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed case of meat resting on employee shoes in meat walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by meat walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across from fryers.
14-69-4
55
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to cutting board. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas Roadhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas Roadhouse on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas Roadhouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Texas Roadhouse.
How does Texas Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Texas Roadhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Texas Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas Roadhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Texas Roadhouse 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 Texas Roadhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Texas Roadhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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