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4910 TAMIAMI TRL N UNIT 310/312, Naples FL 34103 · 239-306-2193
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line of kitchen, observed pans of food on ice. roast pork (50F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator pushed pans deep inside the ice instead of standing on top.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025069060 | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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). Operator will use three compartment sink only.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dish machine area used as a food preparation sink. Discussed with operator hand sink at dish machine can only be used for hand wash to prevent and reduce cross contamination.
No handwash sink for employees in new food preparation area at front counter.
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/. Establishment has added a display and food preparation service area at front counter. Equipment for hot holding and cold holding have been added.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed containers of pickled peppers at dining tables. Containers are flip top wide mouth jars. Operator stated they will not use individual containers for individual customers.
food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the front counter self service cooler, observed containers of cooked vegetables, feta dip, pickled vegetables, yogurt, hummus, smoked eggplant. All containers do not include proper label.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dumpster has lid broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area. Provided operator hand washing sign.
Open dumpster lid.
Recycle dumpster rusted from sides with holes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled salt container.
Aug 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 25ppm and temperature 84F)after running 3 times. Required temperature at 25ppm chlorine is required to be 120F or above. Operator discontinued use and set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 100ppm chlorine.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front line and right side of cook line have ripped gaskets.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 25ppm and temperature 84F)after running 3 times. Required temperature at 25ppm chlorine is required to be 120F or above. Operator discontinued use and set up manual sanitation in triple sink, 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler near ice machine Steak in package was placed above blueberries. Raw pork chorizo over pooled eggs. In reach in cooler across from cook line, pooled eggs were placed directly over ready to eat raw salmon. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on front line by entrance to kitchen. Operator diluted sanitizer in bucket at time of inspection. (Sanitizer bucket chlorine reading 100ppm).
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in coolers in front line and right side of cook line have ripped gaskets.
Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is an accumulation of dust in multiple places, the storage racks above clean dishes walk area, the fan in walk in cooler, and on the ice machine.
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the server line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self-closing.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed Server remove toast from the toaster and began buttering toast using bare hands. Educated Server about bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Toast was discarded and remade with gloved hands.
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. Owner unable to locate during the visit. Left blank form with Owner, who had an emergency and needed to leave.
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. Owner unable to locate during this visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the server line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self-closing.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line of kitchen, observed pans of food on ice. roast pork (50F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding). Operator pushed pans deep inside the ice instead of standing on top.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in server front counter area has accumulated dust.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen exit door does not self close.
Water leaking from water filter at ice machine 5-31-23
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen area, one of two exterior doors locked.
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.