EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY
9995 TAMIAMI TRL E, Naples FL 34113 · 309.620.4529
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. There is a spray can of oven cleaner on the storage rack by the triple sink stored above clean utensils. Operator moved the chemical spray can to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a mop and mop bucket in front of the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator moved the mop and mop bucket.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee must wash their hands in cold water as the water temperature does not exceed 74F.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Rachel Oest is expired.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. After running the hot water faucet at the triple sink the water temperature never exceeded 74F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. After running each hand washing sink for an extended period of time the temperature never exceeded 74F.
Food stored on floor. There is a plastic bin with bagels stored on the floor under the convection oven. Operator moved the bagels to proper storage.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the menu board the lox spread and the lox under cream cheese flavors are not identified.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back area ceiling tiles are hanging down.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside a mop bucket. Operator inverted the mop to dry properly.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs are stored on top of containers of mayonnaise, sliced peppers and pickles in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator moved cream cheese and sausage to the bottom of the make table cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the bottom of the make table cooler there is a gallon of milk that was opened 4 days prior, per the operator, with no date marking. Operator date marked the milk.
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. There is no signed employee health reporting agreement for Chris Furlani.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Lox spread is not identified as raw or undercooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler at the front counter smoked salmon (44F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); (48F). Operator moved items to the reach in cooler.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The Lox spread is not identified as raw or undercooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the triple sink.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a mop bucket in front of the hand washing sink next to the triple sink. Operator moved the mop bucket.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
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