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CRYSTAL LAKE CAFE

655 EAGLE CREEK DR, Naples FL 34113 · (239)793-0500

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2101076
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs are stored above hotdogs and cooked chicken. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the service station at the bar the ice scoop handle is in contact with the ice. Operator removed the ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are multiple sets of tongs on the bread drawer door handles. Operator removed the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs are stored above hotdogs. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at the handwash sink at the bar. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. There is a to go container at the triple sink with a partially consumed salad and fork inside. Operator removed the employee food..
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to the dish washing area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of food debris on the can opener blade. Operator sent the can opener to the dish washer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is a buildup of food debris and scale on top of the dishwasher.
Basic/16-21-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the nozzle of the soda gun inside the var. operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun nozzle.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In the service area at the bar the ice scoop is stored on a wiping towel. Educated employees on proper storage of the ice scoop, ice scoop moved to proper storage.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 102F standing water. Operator moved the container of utensils to the flat top grill.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
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
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. An employee handled fully cooked tacos with bare hands. Tacos were-served to the customer. Inspector educated operator and employee on proper handling of ready to eat foods.
High priority/09-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic to go containers inside bins of flour and rice flour in dry storage. Operator removed the to go containers.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. An employee cellphone is on a shelf over a prep table and reach in cooler. Operator removed the cellphone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the ceiling and fan unit housing in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle of ice scoop is in contact with the ice in the ice bin in the service area at the various.
Basic/10-08-5
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink between the cook line and the dishwasher.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are two employees handling food with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. There us a ice scoop in a ice bin at the bar with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator moved the ice scoop to proper storage.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site

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