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EMILIO SANCHEZ ACADEMY

4995 AIRPORT PULLING RD N, Naples FL 34105 · 239-263-1818

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats310
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103265
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,580

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2026018558Feb 3, 2026Mar 31, 2026$160
7--2023017786Mar 1, 2023Apr 20, 2023$1,100
7--2022032560May 17, 2022Jul 22, 2022$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Time Extended
Accumulation of orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Accumulation of orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin Time Extended
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed, cooked chili (59F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (61F - Cold Holding); cut melon (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (62F - Cold Holding);; cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (58F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); hot dog meat (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); milk (57F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been held in walk in cooler over night.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed, cooked chili (59F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (60F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (61F - Cold Holding); cut melon (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (62F - Cold Holding);; cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded beef (58F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); hot dog meat (58F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); milk (57F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been held in walk in cooler over night.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink located on the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Warning
Accumulation of orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Single-service articles (coffee filters) not stored protected from contamination at the coffee station in main kitchen. Operator placed lid on top of coffee filters.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training, Ana.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 3, 2026 · Operator unable to provide updated food handler training for employees. Admin Complaint
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training, Ana.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Handwashing sink located across from the walk in cooler. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink that is used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in container without a protective lid. Operator placed lid on container to protect coffee filters.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apples being offered on a buffet with no protection. Operator washed apples and individually wrapped them.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Operator and employee read, signed and dated forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has accumulated mold like substance inside.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. Operator removed watch.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water. Operator turned on water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No handwash sink for employees. In bar area, observed missing Hand washing sink has been removed. Educated operator about contacting plan review anytime a change of equipment is being planned.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler in center of kitchen has a door in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. In dishwasher area, observed several pvc pipes leaking water on the floor.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is dirty
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the central metal interior shielding
Basic/22-20-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At bar area under reach in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old tires, scrap metal and scrap lumber near garbage area.
Basic/33-31-5
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed sterno being over flatware near dishwasher area. Operator moved sterno.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. 6-7-23 Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began filing out forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler pans of cooked chicken and cooked fish not date marked after 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area, unsecured tank. Operator secured tank
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.