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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

5555 N TAMIAMI TRL, Naples FL 34108 · 239-566-1900

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2101909
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot line cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator changed ice bin and submerged containers in ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2015014870Mar 24, 2015Apr 16, 2015$360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling Dirty dishes to clean with no hand washing. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on hot line cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (50F - Cold Holding). Operator changed ice bin and submerged containers in ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5-24-22 all expired
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room and at bar, observed unlabeled chemical spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle in container of peanuts. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of roasted peppers. Operator discarded peppers.
High priority/01B-01-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged above pantry station.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door is missing a door latch.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 61F in a dipper well. Operator turned water on.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located behind bar, knife stored between cooler and sink in crack. Operator removed and replaced knife with clean utensil.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler hinges and seal soiled with debris, located on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacados cut prior to washing. Located on cook line. Advised operator to wash Avacados before cutting.
Basic/08B-39-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks, knives and spoons throughout kitchen found to be improperly stored, not inverted. Advised operator of need to properly store utensils. Operator recreated and sanitizer and placed in proper storage, handle side up.
Basic/24-07-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in multiple dry food ingredients found with handle in contact with product throughout kitchen. Operator advised if storing dispensing utensils in food products, to have handle out of product.
Basic/10-01-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in back of kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Several avocados found cut prior to washing. Advised operator to clean avocados, including labeling removal, prior to cutting for service.
Basic/08B-39-4
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar area. Operator provided label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal item stored above single use items in storage area. Operator moved for proper storage.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic pans in dish area. Operator separated for proper drying.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer containing ice cream.
Basic/14-69-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with food contact surfaces up. Operator rewashed and moved for proper storage.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2023Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label. Operator provided label.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in freezer with ice cream. Operator removed drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.