BROOKS GOURMET BURGERS
841-845 VANDERBILT BEACH RD #24-26-28, Naples FL 34108 · 239.631.8298
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 adjusted machine.Second test Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar area Hand washing sink blocked by a garbage can. Operator moved garbage can. This is a repeat violation from 8-12-25
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On front line of kitchen. This is a repeat violation from 8-12-25
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bread being stored on floor near satellite bar. Operator moved bread to a shelf.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bar and on front line hand washing sinks.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Near Reach in freezer observed fire extinguisher on floor.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen donuts being stored in grocery store bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed uncooked bacon being stored over salad dressings. Operator rearranged products.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at bar area has a garbage can blocking access.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar area. Operator turned on hot water valve
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom with no self closing door.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front line of kitchen has broken floor tiles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger meat held over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler. Advised operator to correct order of foods stored.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cook line not changing gloves or washing hands when transferring from handling raw food to clean dishes for service. Operator advised.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pounds of raw grouper found thawed inside of reduced oxygen package bearing label to remove before thawing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind bar blocked by trash can. Operator removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 pounds of raw grouper found thawed inside of reduced oxygen package bearing label to remove before thawing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in employee restroom. No handwashing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls and sides of equipment located on cook line heavily soiled.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on food prep service on front line. Operator moved to designated area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker present on splitter, open end side.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located in warehouse washing area. No labeling. Operator made aware.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack next to dish washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located on front line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers in bar area.
Dec 22, 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
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in tap room area.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in tap room area only reaching 77F, also hot water turned off at hand wash sink in restroom in taproom area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters and backpacks above food in dry storage area. Operator moved for proper storage.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuum breaker improperly installed on splitter at mop sink.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine first testing at 0ppm. Operator changed for new sanitizer and primed now testing at 100ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in front bar area. Operator provided paper towel.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with a black/green mold-like substance. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in packaging bearing a label to remove from packaging before thawing. Operator removed fish from packaging. Repeat 1/13/2023
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed insulation on reach in freezer door not covered with a smooth easily cleanable surface.
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.