ALICE SWEETWATER'S BAR N GRILL
1996 S AIRPORT RD, Naples FL 34112 · (239)793-3700
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee removed a burger bun from the flat top grill with their bare hands. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are 2 dented number 10 cans of ketchup on the can rack. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray bottle of cologne on a shelf above a prep table across from the dishwasher. Operator discarded the bottle of cologne.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dishwashing area.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are 2 dented number 10 cans of ketchup on the can rack. See stop sale.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the door and door frame of the walk in freezer.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator primed the machine, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee removed a burger bun from the flat top grill with their bare hands. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee removed a burger bun from the flat top grill with their bare hands. See stop sale.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the floor and around the interior of the walk in freezer door.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There is an ice scoop stored on top of the ice bin. Operator ran the ice scoop through the dishwasher.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee cut and placed a sandwich onto a plate with their bare hands. Educated the operator and employees on proper food handling. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee cut and placed a sandwich onto a plate with their bare hands. Educated the operator and employees on proper food handling. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink being used as a dump sink at the outside bat as evidenced by the strainer inside the sink. Educated the employee who moved the strainer to a five gallon bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator adjusted the chlorine level to 100ppm.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are two 30 ounce cans of mandarin oranges that are severely dented stored with undamaged cans. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table in front of the grill raw beef is stored over cooked pork ribs. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with the oyster advisory. Operator placed the advisory at the host's stand.
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.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are two 30 ounce cans of mandarin oranges that are severely dented stored with undamaged cans. See stop sale.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In the can rack one 6 pound 10 ounce can of pineapple slices with a dented rim.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the glass door reach in cooler raw shucked oysters are stored over ready to eat crab balls. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. An employee is using a to go cup to portion barbecue sauce.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In the can rack one 6 pound 10 ounce can of pineapple slices with a dented rim. See stop sale
Equipment in poor repair. The ceiling inside the microwave on the cook line is peeling off.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is in contact with the ice at the patio bar.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl inside a tub of clam chowder and a tub of chili in the walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler mechanically tenderized pork is stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the outside bar. Operator supplied paper towels.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs hanging from the oven door. Operator removed the tongs.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet cloth on the counter on the expeditors line.
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