OXBOW BAR & GRILL
1300 Hendry Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
River District
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned interior of machine. Corrected On-Site
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on second floor kitchen entrance.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed condensation on ceiling vent by dish machine.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator signed began moving items off floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tile in dishwashing area. Operator states that tile is being replaced.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink by dish machine as not working.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
9
Basic
1
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed inoperable ware washing area handwash sink.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind calamari at Make Table. Operator switched the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 121F at Warmer Holding Unit between the Make Tables. Operator reheated on the stove to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. Repeat Violation
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed dairy creamer not date marked at bar Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired 03/01/2022 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at 1st floor bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grits at the 2nd floor Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inoperable handwash sink at ware washing area handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 9 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef short ribs over raw grouper and raw cod in walk-in cooler. The chef moved raw beef to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink empty sanitizer bucket in it. The operator removed empty sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. The operator placed soap at hand washing sink in bar. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).