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CHAMPION BILLIARDS

2624 TAMIAMI TRAIL E, Naples FL 34112 · 239-331-7086

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2102283
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler on the cook line raw sausage is stored above whole muscle beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $2,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026005391Dec 3, 2025May 14, 2026$1,400
7--2025004111Dec 6, 2024Apr 17, 2025$400
7--2023005334Jan 9, 2023Feb 22, 2023$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler on the cook line raw sausage is stored above whole muscle beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · In the bottom of the make table cooler on the cook line raw chorizo sausage is stored above raw whole muscle beef. Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Oliver Salinas expired on 12/20/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Food manager certification for Oscar Salinas expired on 12/20/2025. There is no other food safety manager. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · Operator unable to provide proof that employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report contact with food borne illnesses. Admin Complaint
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The only provided employee training certificate is expired for Israel Hernandez Lopez. There is no proof of training for any other employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · There is no proof of employee food safety training for any employees other than the expired training for Israel Hernandez Lopez which expired 12/21/2023. Admin Complaint
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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. The only provided employee training certificate is expired for Israel Hernandez Lopez.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · The only provided employee training certificate is expired for Israel Hernandez Lopez. Israel Hernandez Lopez employee training expired 12/21/2023. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is slime and a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · There is a black and green mold like substance on the ice chute and side walls of the ice machine. Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters. Admin Complaint
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The green shelving in the walk in cooler is rusted and pitted.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2026 · There is rusting and pitting on the shelving in the walk in cooler. Admin Complaint
The state's own report →
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There are multiple raw animal proteins in direct contact with nonfood-grade to go bags in the two door reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In the walk in cooler raw beef is stored above bottles of soda and water.
High priority/08A-11-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the two door reach in cooler by the walk in cooler bacon wrapped shrimp is stored above celery, cheese and cut cabbage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table cooler on the cook line raw sausage is stored above whole muscle beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Oliver Salinas expired on 12/20/2025.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. The only provided employee training certificate is expired for Israel Hernandez Lopez. There is no proof of training for any other employees.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/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. The only provided employee training certificate is expired for Israel Hernandez Lopez.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is slime and a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is a buildup of grease and food debris on the floor and wall behind the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The green shelving in the walk in cooler is rusted and pitted.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In the upright freezer there are multiple non food grade to go bags in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · In the reach in freezer there are multiple food items stored in direct contact with non-food grade to go bags. Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table raw chorizo is stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · In the bottom of the make table cooler in the kitchen raw chorizo is stored above whole muscle beef. Admin Complaint
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 the employee health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Operator unable to provide proof that employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report foodborne illness to their employer. Admin Complaint
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. All employee training is expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Unable to provide proof that any employees have received required food safety training. Admin Complaint
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · There is an accumulation of mold on the ice chute in the ice machine. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In the upright freezer there are multiple non food grade to go bags in direct contact with food.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the bottom of the make table raw chorizo is stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 the employee health reporting agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/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. All employee training is expired.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease and dust on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. The employee training for Israel Hernandez Lopez is expited.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank behind the bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are cracked, broken and missing floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is shrimp thawing in a bowl of standing water on a prep table.
Basic/06-01-5
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. There is unsealed wood behind the make table cooler.
Basic/14-06-4
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef, raw beef and raw chicken are stored over cases of gator aide and beer.
High priority/08A-11-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical testing kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sinks.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The paper towel dispenser at the hand washing sink is inoperable.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There used to be a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. There is a cutting board at the triple sink that is heavily stained and grooved with a hole through it.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the white chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the white chest freezer at the end of the cool line bacon wrapped shrimp are in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic to go bag. In the double door upright freezer in front of the cook lone there are tamales, chicken and pork in direct with non-food grade plastic to go bags.
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In the walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over bottled beer, raw beef and raw ground beef are stored over bottled water and bottled soft drinks.
High priority/08A-11-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink at the bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk-in cooler cut cabbage is in direct contact with a nonfood-grade to go bag.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the bottom of the make table cooler raw chorizo is stored over cooked pork.
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed limes, raw beef is stored over unwashed tomatillos.
High priority/08A-04-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a heavy buildup of a mold like substance on the ice chute and interior walls of the ice machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the gand washing sink at the bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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 provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, the employees present read and signed the agreement, all remaining employees are also required to read and sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There is cardboard lining food contact shelves on the left hand side in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-05-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.