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BHA BHA PERSIAN BISTRO

865 FIFTH AVE S, Naples FL 34102

Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103260
Grade history
JUL 23
DEC 23
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken case stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Operator moved the knife to dishmachine area.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tong stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator moved the tong to proper storage.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near walk in freezer. Operator labeled sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; cooked chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); cooked stuffed grape leaves (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw lamb (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator they were doing inventory and walk-in cooler door left open. Operator closed walk-in cooler door properly.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed raw beef under cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and stored the day before inspection. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef (53F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked duck (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items prepared and stored the day before inspection. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled prep area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Informed cook to place hair restraints on for team members.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep station. Operator placed wet cloth inside sanitizer container.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.