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BRADFORD SQUARE RETIREMENT LLC

3255 VANDERBILT BEACH RD, Naples FL 34109 · 239-455-9999

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103502
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found In dry storage room observed, Thirteen small flying insects on surrounding walls. None were observed on foods or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023044580Jun 21, 2023Aug 23, 2023$360

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at front line; raw shell eggs stored over cream. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored ice bucket inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter.
Basic/14-09-4
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination near front counter. Operator stored inverted.
Basic/25-06-4
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the pizza station, cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); tuna (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods had been placed on the line for 40 minutes. Operator removed foods and placed them in the walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dishes inside The handwashing sink across from 5e cook line in the main kitchen. Open removed soiled dishes out of the handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator unable to provide state employee food handler training certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Provided operator with employee health reporting agreement. Employees began to sign form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the server prep station observed two spray bottles without a label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front counter, observed Apples being offered that are not individually wrapped. Operator took apples to be rewashed, and individually wrapped.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Live, small flying insects found In dry storage room observed, Thirteen small flying insects on surrounding walls. None were observed on foods or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, observed can opener with accumulated debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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. Provided operator with form, operator made copies and had employees begin reading and signing document. Observed some completed forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In Walk in cooler, observed cooked frozen beef with no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter, observed a ham and cheese sandwich served self service style, with no date mark or address and name of establishment. This is a repeat violation from;11-7-24, 3-27-24 and 10-31-23
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. In kitchen flour bin observed, scoop with a handle that has been broken off. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/14-12-4/Warning
Nov 7, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged turkey sandwiches for self service without basic ingredients or date marking. 3-27-24
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno being stored with single use disposables. Operator moved sterno.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to be washed and sanitized.10-31-23
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen prep area, double door reach in cooler has leaking water at fan shroud area.
Basic/14-11-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.10-31-23 Observed sandwiches and salad cups without proper labeling.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. 6-21-2023
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. In dishwasher area, three blue dish racks have deep grooves and coating worn off
Basic/14-11-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go sandwiches with address, but no basic list of ingredients 6-21-2023
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation

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