BRAVO CAFE
50 WILSON BLVD S STE 9-11, Naples FL 34117 · 239-276-7880
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 13 flying insects in main kitchen area landing on food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025035068 | Apr 2, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 13 flying insects in main kitchen area landing on food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flying insects landing on cooked yuca; cooked tamales in the main kitchen prep area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located next to pastry warmer, observed cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food was prepped and placed in cooler around 6am. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the fried chicken station and warmer next to cash register, observed fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (107F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (108F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (108F - Hot Holding); fish croqueta (109F - Hot Holding); chicken croqueta (102F - Hot Holding); ham croqueta (98F - Hot Holding). Operator stated food was prepped at 6am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler located next to pastry warmer, observed cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food was prepped and placed in cooler around 6am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the fried chicken station and warmer next to cash register, observed fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (107F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (108F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (108F - Hot Holding); fish croqueta (109F - Hot Holding); chicken croqueta (102F - Hot Holding); ham croqueta (98F - Hot Holding). Operator stated food was prepped at 6am...
Handwash sink is disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area next to the three compartment sink in the front counter.
Observed boxes of Food stored on floor inside the walk in freezer.
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
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 near kitchen entrance; provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); white cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk-in cooler at overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler near kitchen entrance; provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); white cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in walk-in cooler at overnight. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store container lid at front prep area. Operator removed the container lid.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator removed raw beef to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored over prep area. Operator removed the bag.
Food stored on floor. Chicken box stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken box to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at front counter. Operator removed tongs.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container has not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled salt container
Apr 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in dipper wells at front ice cream counter has food residue.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice and beans stored in large Brute brand trash cans. Discussed with operator the need to store foods in food grade containers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-01-2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next cappuccino machine, milk (66 F - Cold Holding), per operator milk has been out of refrigeration for an hour Discussed Time As Public Health Control with operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream scoops have a food and lime build up in hot dipper well
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check quaternary sanitizer.
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.
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. No signed agreements available. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-203
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs in either public restrooms nor at any hand washing sinks in kitchen or line.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.