CAIMAN CANTINA
10395 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, Naples FL 34108 · 239.631.6266
Last inspected Feb 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso in bar food warmer 96F, per operator queso qas just put in warmer within the hour. Operator removed queso to heat up to 165F on the stove.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015035821 | Aug 11, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in food preparation area
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cars of green chile sauce in storage room. Operator segregated cans.
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)in main kitchen. Operator set up Three compartment sink for sanitizing and called service technician. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Operator will use Three compartment sink in kitchen for sanitizing glasses.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso in bar food warmer 96F, per operator queso qas just put in warmer within the hour. Operator removed queso to heat up to 165F on the stove.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by glass racks
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 provided proof during inspection.
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. Operator provided forms for employees to read, sign and date during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in food preparation area
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cars of green chile sauce in storage room. Operator segregated cans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed glasses wet nesting at kitchen exit door area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front line, observed tongs on oven door handles. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Soda service station has rusted rack
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks unsecured at bar. Operator secured tanks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Stored food not covered. Cooked tortillas not protected. Operator put tortillas in a container with a lid. Water not covered with a lid. Operator covered water
Feb 19, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink cook line blocked by wires. Operator removed wires.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Floor area in front of reach in cooler covered with standing water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Operator labeled bin.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to dishwasher. Operator added appropriate soap.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Located behind bar area. Sanitizer bucket placed directly on ground. Operator placed bucket in proper location.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection 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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with a slimy substance on top of white catcher. Operator cleaned before end of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers on rack at end of dishwasher.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in back area. Repeat 3/15/2023, 12/6/2022, 5/15/2022
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.