Fort Myers, Lee County

COWBOY UP SALOON

1609-1611 HENDRY ST, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
4 Intermediate
Jun 11, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 24620645

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Person in charge had no knowledge regarding written instructions for vomit and diarrhea cleanup. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24620644

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: At time of callback inspection there is no food manager certification. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24620646

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: At time of callback inspection there are no employee food handler training. Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24620649

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof provided for Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Person in charge had no knowledge of employee health reporting agreements. Admin Complaint

51-13-4

Detail 24620648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Admin Complaint

25-27-4

Detail 24620643

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar counter. Admin Complaint

29-17-4

Detail 24620647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at multiple soda gun holsters at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-11: Observed no waste line at multiple soda gun holsters at bar. Admin Complaint

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 24494641

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. Observed no Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24494640

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24494639

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24494642

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. Observed no proof provided for Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24494645

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

25-27-4

Detail 24494644

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not individually wrapped at bar counter. Warning

29-17-4

Detail 24494643

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at multiple soda gun holsters at bar. Warning

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 23831568

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at bar hand wash sink or in the restrooms. Emailed copy of hand washing hand out. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 23493818

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both hand wash sinks at both bars as blocked at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23493819

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23493817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beer on floor in front of keg cooler closest to front door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23493816

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in bathrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22816638

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed both hand wash sinks at both bars as blocked at the time of inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22816639

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 22816637

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beer on floor in front of keg cooler closest to front door. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22816640

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in bathrooms. Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22816653

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Administrative complaint placed on routine inspection completed immediately prior to this call back inspection. Time Extended

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21862704

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21862705

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21862707

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21862703

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21862708

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21862706

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tanks in weekend bar. Warning

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-2

Detail 21160502

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2020. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Observed license as still expired. Admin Complaint

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 21047785

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2020. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 21047786

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certification available at time of inspection. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21047783

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee food handler records available at the time of inspection. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21047782

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21047784

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21047787

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of keg cooler in small bar and large bar. Warning