Twisted Horse Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Twisted Horse Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in North Fort Myers average 89, so Twisted Horse Bar and Grill is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Operator will set up three compartment sink until machine is serviced. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves torch reach in cooler door handles with food debris buildup and begin working with food prep without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food on reach in cooler door handles on cook's line and rear hallway standup reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-24-4
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. Observed frozen mahi mahi left in reduced oxygen packaging while thawing. Operator removed bags during inspection. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy buildup of food debris inside microwave at end of cook's line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp and fish thawing in standing water at end of cook's line. **Warning**
06-01-5
55
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked baked potatoes wrapped in tin foil in reach in cooler to the right g the cook line by the grill.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in pizza kitchen with build up of food debris on blade and guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic container stored in hand wash sink next do dish wash loading table.
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand washing sink next to dishwasher draining into a bus tub. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen area above hand washing sink next to dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unlidded cup of soda, on cook line near fryer station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed floor of outside walk-in cooler has insulation exposed at threshold. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust/ food debris on fan cover on pizza kitchen side of restaurant.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on surface of walk in cooler shelves on Pizza side of restaurant.
14-17-4
47
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in kitchen area behind reach in freezer.
36-03-4
78
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator states change of ownership began a few weeks ago. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: Operator unable to pay online during callback. Locked out. Referred operator to DBPR Call center 850.487.1395. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing in kitchen area behind reach in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
82
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid in side station of main dining room. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in pizza kitchen with food debris buildup on blade. Operator soaked and cleaned blade during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin used as scoop in brown gravy in walk-in cooler. Operator removed from gravy during inspection.
14-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Twisted Horse Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Twisted Horse Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Twisted Horse Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Twisted Horse Bar and Grill.
How does Twisted Horse Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Twisted Horse Bar and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
Has Twisted Horse Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Twisted Horse Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Twisted Horse Bar and Grill 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 Twisted Horse Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Twisted Horse Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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