CAROLE’S PLACE CAFE AND FRENCH BAKERY
8793 TAMIAMI TRL E STE 105-1, Naples FL 34113 · 239.331.3442
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
MAR 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 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
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink across from the dish washing area.
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in. Cooler under the hood raw shell eggs are stored on top of a case of heavy cream. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage.
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 three door reach in cooler, pork pate (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the three door reach in cooler, pork pate (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); mascarpone (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink across from the dish washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink across from the dish washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the left side interior wall of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic bowl inside a bin of sugar. Operator removed the plastic bowl.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In the upright reach in cooler one quart of ricotta cheese with a blue mold like substance.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. There us an ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Operator moved the ice scoop to the dishwasher area.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. The mop sink is inaccessible, upon questioning an employee on how the mop water is dumped there stated next to the tree out back. Operator cleared access to the mop sink.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Smoked salmon on menu is not identifiable as undercooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no test kit for ethyl alcohol sanitizer spray bottles that are used in lieu of sanitizer buckets.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a mop stored with wet end inside a empty mop bucket.
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee ate a sandwich then handled clean utensils without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the under counter next to the ice machine raw shell eggs are stored over pasteurized liquid eggs. Operator moved the shell eggs.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink. near the dry storage room is blocked by a drain board. Operator moved the drain board. There is a pan with utensils inside the hand washing sink next to the oven. Operator removed the pan.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has enlarged the dining area by moving walls into the kitchen area. The convection oven gas been removed and replaced with a table top fryer station under a hood with no fire suppression.
No soap provided at handwash sink.there is no soap at the hand washing sink near the dry storage room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. An employee is eating in the dish washing area. Educated operator on eating in restricted areas.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. See stop sale.
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door under counter cooler next to the make table, heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding). Operator lowered the cooler temperature.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with a written procedure for the cleaning of vomiting and diarrhea events.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand washing sink next to the oven gas been used as a dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. There is a ice cream cooler added in the dining room. The ice cream is to be scooped by a employee, there is no hand washing sink..
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided operator with employee health reporting agreement. Employees read and signed the agreements.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the inside walls and ice chute in the ice machine.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with other cans there is one number ten can of pizza sauce and one number ten can of red raspberry preserves, both with dented rims. See stop sale.
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. An employee rinsed dirty plates and cutlery then handled clean food contact surfaces without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector educated operator and employee on proper hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink by dry storage is blocked by a box of clothes and a basket on top of the sink. Operator cleared the sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are pans of cooked chicken in the make table cooler with no date marking. Per operator the chicken was prepared four days prior.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee's drink on the cutting board of the make table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is a employee eating in a food preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are multiple employees with no hair restraint preparing food. Employees tied back hair and put on hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. There is a bag of flour on the floor in front of the oven.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside the ice machine.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the three door reach in cooler raw poultry is stored over cooked bacon, cold smoked salmon is stored over avocados. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray can of stainless steel cleaner stored on a shelf above salt, honey and brownie mix.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer. Operator stated that the slicer was last used the previous day. There is a black mold like substance inside the ice machine.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. There is a customer with a non-service dog in the establishment.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. There is no consumer advisory while serving cold smoked salmon. Inspector provided the operator with a consumer advisory. This is a repeat violation from 2/13/2023.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Operator moved the stainless steel cleaner.
Food stored on floor. There is a case of assorted pastries on the floor between the storage lockers and a chest freezer, there are two cases of frozen pastries on the floor in front of the upright freezer by the back door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. The self closure on the exterior door in the kitchen has been disassembled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. There is aopen case of single service drink cups stored on the floor in the paper storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside a empty mop bucket.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is flour stored in direct contact with a non food grade bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of old food debris on the dough hook in the stand mixer.
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. Inspector printed the operator copies of the employee health reporting agreement. Operator had employees on duty read and sign the agreement.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the white chest freezer by the ice machine.
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.