COVE INN COFFEE SHOPPEE
900 S BROAD AVE, Naples FL 34102 · 239-262-1800
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense grits at cook line. Operator removed the bowl.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled salt container.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Dishwasher handle soiled plates then handled clean plates without washing hands. Discussed operator proper hand washing when employee change the work task.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near dishmachine; raw shell eggs stored over orange juice. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4 hours marked for butter, raw shell eggs, sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes with no written procedures. Operator completed time as public health control form at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored over cereal box at dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bathroom.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at back storage area. Operator stored food containers inverted.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical spray bottle improperly stored over clean cups and utensils at dishmachine area. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 7 employees on duty, no certified food manager present at time of inspection.
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food; raw shell eggs, pancake mix, sliced tomatoes, and butter. Provided operator the time as public health control form.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored over multiple food items at dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine.
Reach-in cooler at dry storage, interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service food containers improperly stored on floor at dry storage.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; Raw shell eggs stored over open can juices. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has 9 employees, no certified food service manager on duty.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food; pancake mix, raw shell eggs, sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese. Operator provided Time as Public Health Control form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed the bowl.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pancake mix box stored on floor at dry storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
Two employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water on cook line. Corrected on site
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed dish washer washing hands inside the three compartment sink. Had dish washer to wash hands at the hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the shelf about the crock pot.
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