OXBOW BAR & GRILL
1300 HENDRY STREET · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High 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-01-6High 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**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 9
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple tags not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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**
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired 03/01/2022 chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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-14-5Intermediate – 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.
27-16-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 1
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed inoperable ware washing area handwash sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:53 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.