How many health inspections has TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL had?

TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL

3448 MARINATOWN LANE, #C, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KATEAM, LLC · License: SEA4606352

TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL in North Fort Myers, FL has 24 inspections on record with 109 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

24Inspections

109Violations

2Closures

Data current as of February 18, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 17, 2023	Rodent activity	10:39:00
Apr 7, 2022	Rodent activity	09:38:00

Inspection History (24)

Feb 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jul 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 31, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 4, 2020 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Oct 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Aug 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Lee County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.72.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL had?: TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at TWISTED HORSE BAR AND GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 18, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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