EJS MERIDIAN CAFE
3375 PINE RIDGE RD STE 106, Naples FL 34109 · 239-438-1186
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 41 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house-made frosting contains butter (70F - Cold Holding). Dated 7/14. Establishment is making frosting in house with a butter blend.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed Employee began handling clean equipment or utensils, without first washing hands. Discussed with employee food handler must wash hands before beginning work. Employee placed equipment in dirty dishes and washed hands properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the reach in cooler across from cook line, Observed 6 packs of fully thawed 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.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house-made frosting contains butter (70F - Cold Holding). Dated 7/14. Establishment is making frosting in house with a butter blend.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the server prep, observed housemade salsa (63F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been out of cold holding an hour prior to inspection. Discussed time control with operator and provided form. Operator decided to go on time control and time marked foods. house-made frosting contains butter (70F - Cold Holding). Dated 7/14. Establishment is making frosting in house with a butter blend.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table, observed beans (130F - Hot Holding); chicken dumplings (118F - Hot Holding); chili soup (119F - Hot Holding). Operator stated foods were reheated on the cooktop and then placed on the steam table less than an hour ago prior to inspection. Operator stirred foods and turned up heat.
In the reach in cooler across from cook line, Observed 6 packs of fully thawed 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.
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand alone cooler next to the ice machine, observed raw shelled eggs over cut tomato. Pooled raw eggs stored over cut ham. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the back storage area observed raw shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food had been delivered less than an hour prior to inspection. Operator placed foods in a cold holding unit.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Louis expired on 8/30/25.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed employee load dish machine with soiled dishes and gloved hands and then without a glove change and hand washing, employee was observed unloading clean and sanitized dishes from machine. Educated operator on proper glove change and hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In prep reach in cooler raw shrimp and smoked salmon was placed over sliced peppers and onions. pooled eggs placed over ready to eat potatoes and Canadian bacon. Operator moved items in proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On expo counter cream cheese (74F - Cold Holding), per operator out of refrigeration for less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with operator that hand washing must be done at hand washing sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange juicer has a build up of debris and per operator aphasia not been used today
Handwash sink at front counter area used for dumping other liquids.
Handwash sink in warewashing or food preparation area inadequate. Observed hand washing violations and only one hand sink is present and it is not conveniently located to allow for proper hand washing as needed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at dish table.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs
Line Cook and servers wearing rings and bracelet
Oranges not washed prior to being squeezed for fresh juice, educated operator on produce washing and proper storage.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Employee dump a sanitizer bucket into the handwashing sink by the back door.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle during the visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks, cell phones and employee food was observed stored on the dry storage shelving and on a salad prep table. Operator removed all personal items.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 10, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (120F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding) Operator increased temperature setting on steam table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris 11-16-2023
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute area has accumulated mold like substance
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at triple sink area is in disrepair
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris. Operator cleaned can opener
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator had employee begin cleaning machine
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