CAFE
821 5 AVE S, Naples FL 34102 · 239.430.6555
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line, mozzarella cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding) less than two hours. Operator iced down food to rapidly chill
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator attempted to call ecolab and started to sanitize in their 200ppm quaternary triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of containers of potatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs and hollandaise sauce not time marked. Operator stated they have been out for 2 hrs and time marked them accordingly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on a steam table: Sausage (105F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator set them in the oven to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored next to ketchup bottles. Operator moved over the chemicals.
Only half written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed there plan half written. Operator finished the plan.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect device stored over their meat slicer. Operator removed the device.
Sep 19, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line; cream cheese (71F - Cold Holding). Per operator cream cheese stored at front line for 2 hours. Operator added cream cheese in Time as Public Health Control form.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near dishmachine. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler observed 1.5 pounds of ahi tuna and 2 pounds of Mahi Mahi thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging stated to removed completely prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line, mozzarella cheese (54 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding) less than two hours. Operator iced down food to rapidly chill
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. In reach in cooler observed 1.5 pounds of ahi tuna and 2 pounds of Mahi Mahi thawed under reduced oxygen packaging and packaging stated to removed completely prior to thawing.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and first aid spray stored above food and clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef thawing in reach in cooler over ready to eat sausage patties. Operator moved for proper storage.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands in sanitizer water on shelf under cook line. Operator educated employees on proper hand washing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed dish with no handle stored in flour. Operator removed dish
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on storage unit near expo line. Operator moved for proper storage.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed scissor sharpening tool stored above food in back storage area with freezer. Moved item.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the bakery area ceiling not smooth, durable, non-absorbant and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with debris build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on employee cook line above food and next to clean utensils. Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In juice area in front employee cell phone, ear buds and charger on shelf with customer food. Corrected on site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen multiple damaged, cracked or melted.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Advised team member to wash hands in warm water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing to fill pitchers of water. Informed the operator that hand washing sinks are for hand washing only.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container oat meal. Chef lifted the handle above the oat meal.
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