EJ'S BAYFRONT CAFE
469 BAYFRONT PL, Naples FL 34102 · 239.353.4444
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed eight flying insects around drink prep station landing on flavoring bottles, table and cutting board.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025066705 | Aug 12, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to cook top, observed two containers of raw pooled eggs stored above ready to eat eggs and mixed greens. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observe milk (97F - Hot Holding) at the coffee server station.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observe milk (97F - Hot Holding) at the coffee server station.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon dish on menu not marked indicating the consumer advisory. Operator began to mark menus.
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In the reach in cooler next to cook top, observed 6 packs of raw salmon in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon was still partially frozen. Operator began to remove raw salmon from commercially processed Reduced oxygen package.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed dishwasher handle dirty equipment then handle clean with no hand wash in between. Repeat 3/21/2025.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed eight flying insects around drink prep station landing on flavoring bottles, table and cutting board.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over spinach and kale. Operator moved for proper storage.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not secured.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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. Observed the dishwasher go from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands or changing gloves. Instructed operator on proper method.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed their hand wash sink with no working hot water, and observed many employees washing their hands in it. Operator stated they have a replacement part coming in for the sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bottle stored above food product in the kitchen. Operator removed the bottle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink used to dump ice and utensils. Operator removed the objects.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed their hand wash sink with no working hot water, and observed many employees washing their hands in it. Operator stated they have a replacement part coming in for the sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a employee container of food stored above the food server line. Operator disposed of it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee phones and other effects stored on top of food prep areas.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple containers of coffee filters uncovered by the prep line.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the double door reach in cooler by the bag in box there is 4 1/2 pounds of cooked sausage that is date marked 8 days prior. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler raw shell eggs are stored over clam chowder and washed lettuce. In the front counter make table cooler raw beef is stored over sliced ham operator moved all items to proper storage order. Inspector educated operator on proper storage of raw animal proteins.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the double door reach in cooler by the bag in box there is 4 1/2 pounds of cooked sausage that is date marked 8 days prior.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water at the hand washing sink at the front counter does not exceed 82F after running for four minutes.
Food stored on floor. There are onions and potatoes stored on the floor in dry storage.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water faucet at the hand washing sink at the front counter does not work.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping towel on the counter by the iced tea machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled bin of flour by the ice machine.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer in dish washer reaching above 200ppm. Operator drained water and reset. Dishwasher now testing at 75ppm
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canister not secured next to soda machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil P's in standing water only reaching 93F. Operator adjusted flame to heat water. Water now reaching 145F. Repeat 8/22/2023
Aug 22, 2023Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe floor with rag. The cook then proceeded to grab a clean dish. The operator informed the cook that they needed to wash hands and replace gloves.
In-use utensil 103°F(Hot Holding) on the stove stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator turn the heat up and observed utensils 150°F (Hot Holding) on the stove.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on the shelf near the dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on reach in cooler gaskets across from the cook line and at the servers station.
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