BAYSIDE SEAFOOD CAFE - DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN
4270 GULFSHORE BLVD N, Naples FL 34103 · 239-649-5552
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fifteen small flying insects at the bar, in a floor drain and garbage can near the server station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024052285 | Jul 31, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $300 |
| 7--2022036999 | Jun 13, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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). The kitchen is not open for service at time of inspection only prep crew present. Operator immediately called ecolab. Operator stated ecolab will arrive in an hour, in the meantime all dishes will be washed and sanitized in the dishmachine located in upstairs kitchen.
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify ahi tuna raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator identified ahi tuna on all menus at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At cook line; Cooked artichoke, butter, cooked tomatoes cooked potatoes with time marked without written procedure. Provided operator Time As Public Health Control form and operator filled up the form at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the phone.
In-use utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator placed utensils container on grill.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at dump sink near dish machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar. Operator provided soap.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils in standing water (78F degrees). Operator discarded water.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks at cook line and bar.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked mashed potatoes (48F - Cooling) in the single door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the potatoes were made the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the potatoes.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked mashed potatoes (48F - Cooling) in the single door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the potatoes were made the day prior to inspection. The operator discarded the potatoes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the cheese.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the reach in cooler cutting board. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the server well ice bin at the bar. The ice scoop was properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen meatloaf thawing at room temperature.
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees date of training 11-20-23
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near linen storage and reach in cooler is in disrepair
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in bar area has chipped paint patches
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near reach in cooler near linens in disrepair
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven under flat top has heavy accumulation of debris.
May 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees date of training 11-20-23
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near linen storage and reach in cooler is in disrepair
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in bar area has chipped paint patches
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near reach in cooler near linens in disrepair
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven under flat top has heavy accumulation of debris.
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees trained 12-2-2020
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At double door refrigerator area, ceiling is in disrepair
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fifteen small flying insects at the bar, in a floor drain and garbage can near the server station.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled, operator moved to dishwasher area to be cleaned
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees trained 12-2-2020
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At double door refrigerator area, ceiling is in disrepair
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee restroom.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine has no way of locking for security
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.