BELLY BLISS CAFE
2355 VANDERBILT BEACH RD, Naples FL 34109 · 239-631-8281
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the server prep area, observed cut melon (52F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding) without a time mark. Operator stated foods have been removed from refrigeration about an hour ago.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the server prep area, observed cut melon (52F - Cold Holding); butter (72F - Cold Holding) without a time mark. Operator stated foods have been removed from refrigeration about an hour ago.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. At time of inspection observed 5 food handlers. Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection.
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw steak stored over cooked beef- not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw steak to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; raw eggs no shell (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator raw egg no shell stored at cook line for 1.5 hours. Recommended operator the time as public health control form. Operator removed raw eggs no shell container to walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container near cook line. Operator removed the container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line. Employee removed her watch.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled sugar container.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. house made hollandaise (71 F- Hot Holding.) operator stated foods had only been out at room temperature for less than two hours. Provided operator with time as a public health control form. Operator began to fill form out and time marked house made hollandaise sauce.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, eggs Benedict, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs do not have an asterisk indicating the consumer advisory on the menu. Operator began to mark raw food items on menu with marker.
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. Employees began to sign form.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, observed one dented can of black beans. Operator removed can.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server station, observed two unlabeled spray bottles. Operator labeled bottles.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage, observed one dented can of black beans. Operator removed can.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cooks line, observed metal turners in 80F water. Operator moved utensils to the flat top griddle
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar area, observed coffee filters uninverted and not protected. Operator covered filters
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 set up triple sink for sanitizing, and called service technician Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front line, Hand washing sink blocked by cooking equipment. Employee moved equipment.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, two unlabeled bottles. Operator labeled bottles.
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.