TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Based on 8 health inspections, TEXAS ROADHOUSE in FORT MYERS has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
8021 DANI DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551615
- 03A-02-5: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**
- 31A-11-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 16-54-4: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
Inspection Date: 7/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10859501
- 14-01-5: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
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-04-4: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
- 13-07-4: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
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef on floor of walk in cooler. Operator put case on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4: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
Inspection Date: 5/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10837707
- 14-01-5: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
- 13-07-4: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
- 13-04-4: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
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766089
- 13-07-4: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
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by cook-line.
- 21-44-1: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
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filter properly. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Two employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
- 41-10-4: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
Inspection Date: 8/21/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866804
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737144
- 14-01-5: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
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed prepped/cut potatoes placed back into cardboard case. Warning
- 35A-02-6: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
Inspection Date: 3/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566631
Inspection Date: 12/4/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358220
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tile by dish machine.
- 40-06-5: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
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by meat walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer across from fryers.
- 12A-13-4: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**
- 03A-02-5: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**
- 31B-02-4: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