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CHEESESTEAKS.COM

3829 TAMIAMI TRAIL E, Naples FL 34112 · 239-529-2979

Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2103769
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
OCT 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the three door make table, shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (62F - Cold Holding); cooked green pepper (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); (60F). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023062811Sep 15, 2023Dec 11, 2023$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 make table, shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (62F - Cold Holding); cooked green pepper (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); (60F). See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the three door make table, shredded mozzarella (63F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (62F - Cold Holding); cooked green pepper (59F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (61F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); (60F). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/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. There is no proof of training for Wilson or Josue.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. There is a bag of onions on the floor. Operator moved the onions to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic ramekins in containers of black pepper.
Basic/14-01-5
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The cold water faucet handle is missing from the hand washing sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. The cold water faucet handle is missing from the hand washing sink by the triple sink.
Basic/29-09-4
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
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean silverware is stored food contact surface up in the dish washing area. Inspector educated the operator on proper storage of clean silverware.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rick Larkins, 11/7/2017, expired 11/7/2022.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Sep 15, 2023 · Rick Larkins has cot completed his Food Safety Managers certification. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Sep 15, 2023 · there is currently no food safety manager for the establishment. Admin Complaint
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken is stored over ready to eat beef spring rolls in the bottom of the make table cooler. Operator moved items to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rick Larkins, 11/7/2017, expired 11/7/2022.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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 emailed the operator the employee reporting agreement to dreid61@hotmail.com.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is an unsecured carbon dioxide tank by the. Ag in box rack.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. There is an employee cellphone and cigarettes on top of the make table cooler.
Basic/40-06-5

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.