EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY
7273 VANDERBILT BEACH RD., Naples FL 34119 · 6318915807
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature controls for safety foods with ice.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the kitchen glass cleaner is stored above single service containers. Operator moved the glass cleaner to proper storage.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees are washing their hands in the triple sink due to the hand washing sinks between being inoperable.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. There is no food contact surface safe sanitizer available. Operator purchased sanitizer during the course of the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are 1 and 2 cup to co containers being used as scoops in the bagel production area.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee in the back of the kitchen preparing bagels with no hair protection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the reach in freezer in the kitchen there is a container of ice used for customer drinks with an ice scoop inside with the handle in contact with the ice. Operator put the ice scoop into a separate container.
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand washing sinks between between the triple sink and the bagel make table is inoperable.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In prep area, observed sesame seeds and garlic being stored in non food grade containers. This is a repeat violation from 7-22-25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk in cooler, observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding). Operator moved foods to a colder refrigerator on front line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 with food coloring in back prep area. Operator moved wd40
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back prep area, observed towels being stored inside Hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area, observed no paper towels.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed smoked salmon being offered with no consumer advisory. Operator found and hung signage
Jul 22, 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave front counter, put on gloves and prepare food with no hand wash beforehand. Educated operator about when to wash hands and gloves usage.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed salt, sugar poppy seeds and dried spices being stored in non food containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter Hand washing sink and Hand washing sink near Three compartment sink. Operator replenished towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense salt. Operator removed cup.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Operator advised to stock soap for hand wash sink. Operator stocked soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with straw found above/ over single serve items. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling food wearing watch. Advised operator to remove.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Located in walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers in ware washing area not easily cleanable or maintained, broken and cracked. Advised operator to discard when in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in walk in freezer
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containing powdered sugar in large non food grade container in kitchen. Operator advised.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler stored over ready to use/eat butter. Operator moved eggs to proper location.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator sent employee to obtain acceptable chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Operator obtained Clorox from store and in process of setting up three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use cup used as scoop for powdered sugar. Operator advised and removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade bottle stored above single use service articles. Operator removed and placed bottle in proper storage area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rack in walk in cooler not 6 inches above ground, containing onions and tomatoes.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Found in bin of brown sugar and white sugar in back of kitchen.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature controls for safety foods with ice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front display reach in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters above coffee bar exposed, not stored properly
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); garlic cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); vegetable cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding); almond milk (51F - Cold Holding); milk (51F - Cold Holding); low fat milk (51F - Cold Holding) Milks removed from small black reach in cooler at front serve area by operator and placed proper temperature control. Cheeses removed from front display cooler and placed in proper temperature control by operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink in back by triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unmarked spray bottles above flour by triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls with no handle used to scoop flour, sugar, grains from storage bins in bagel prep area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Can of soda next to prep area, personal water bottle in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook had no hair cover while prepping dough for bagels. Operator corrected with hat for cook
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters above coffee bar exposed, not stored properly
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed knife used to cut bagel dough washed but not sanitized. Educated operator on sanitizing equipment after washing and operator rewashed knife and sanitized before use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cream cheese in reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemicals stored above food and clean equipment. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lox and lox spread not marked with consumer advisory. Operator able to update and fix consumer advisory before end of inspection. Repeat 3/30/2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made cream cheese spreads and cut ham not date marked. Operator provided dates for products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used in bagel seasoning. Operator removed cups for proper storage.. Repeat 3/30/2013
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Repeat 3/30/2023.
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