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EMON'S THAI CAFE

2364 IMMOKALEE RD, Naples FL 34110 · 239.566.1993

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2101518
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. Observed license paid before end of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017040178Jul 7, 2017Aug 29, 2017$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Emailed form to Orrawans@comcast.net And Fptotucek@comcast.net for operator to make copies for employees to read, sign and date.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area observed, unlabeled chemical spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 3, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line observed, bean sprouts (80F - Cold Holding). Per operator, sprouts were just put in refrigerator. Operator put ice on bean sprouts.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. In server area, observed no soap at Hand washing sink. Operator replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed rice bag being reused. Operator discarded bag.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored behind properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw meat stored behind vegetables. Operator switched containers.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce 74F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on maintaining temperature at 41F or below. Operator placed cut lettuce in working reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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 completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust restaurant entrance.
Basic/36-34-5
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above seafood in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher employee not changing gloves or washing hands when working with dirty dishes to clean dishes.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage held at 78F in kitchen. No time or date label. Discussed with operator. Operator states product is out of refrigeration during service, then thrown away at end of service. Operator informed of need of time as a public health control documentation. Operator was provided with form
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Operator moved to be washed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator replaced with new sanitizer, now testing at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023. Observed license paid before end of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed ambient temperature of shell eggs at 57F. Operator discarded eggs.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops in standing water. Operator heated water to 140 for proper storage.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 26, 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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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan for vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal and plastic containers on shelving over dish washer.
Basic/24-08-4

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.