FERNANDEZ THE BULL
1201 PIPER BLVD UNIT 10, Naples FL 34110 · 239.254.9855
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding). raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed two servers and two cooks handling food with no Certified Food Manager present.This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. On kitchen floor, observed soiled cardboard.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Bar area floor is not smooth and easily cleanable
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris This is a repeat violation from 7-31-25
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Water draining onto floor surface. Three compartment sink has water draining onto floor.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink storing cutting board and knife at bar. Operator removed items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present, two servers and two cooks handling food. Esmerelda Ibarra came to work 2-16-23
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar area, observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In black beans in storage area, observed cup with no handle being used for a scoop.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen near dishwasher, observed two unsecured tanks
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing in hoods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. Soda fountain hoses have accumulated mold like substance.
Water draining onto floor surface. At bar area.
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their reach in coolers
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their make table and grill reach in cooler: Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (53F - Cold Holding); Pork (53F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the product had been there for approximately 3hrs. Operator placed them in their walk in cooler with ice.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside the dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed numerous drinks stored above and on food prep areas in the establishment. Operator removed them.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient air thermometers in any of their reach in coolers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed them thawing shrimp on the counter. Instructed operator on proper method. Operator placed it in a reach in cooler.
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Testing kit revealed 0ppm for 3 cycles at dish surface. Operator advised to set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. Operator states they will contact vendor for service.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cooking food handled raw chicken and beef then proceeded to handle clean dishes for service. Operator advised to stop process and clean and sanitize dishes, remove gloves and wash hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Found in reach in freezer, containing raw frozen chicken, non food grade bag. Found in reach in cooler, containing raw pork trimmings, in non food grade bag. Advised operator to only use food grade bags for storage. Operator removed product and discarded on own recognizance.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer handle dirty dishes then handled clean dishes, no glove change or hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen visibly soiled and not clean. Operator advised of need for cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen employees using hand wash sink to fill container with water for supply on cook line. Operator advised to use designated hand wash sink for handwashing only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen and at front counter, no paper towels. Operator replaced with paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator advised to obtain and utilize thermometer frequently.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator advised of need to clean exterior of dish machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple open cups for employees beverages containing water found in kitchen on food prep and storage area. Operator removed.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen employees drinking from open cup over food prep areas. Operator advised not to continue actions and utilize a designated area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 kitchen employees, no hair restraint. Operator advised and hairnets were utilized.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, in use utensils were stored in standing water,less than 135F. Operator removed utensils and placed in dishwashing area.
Mar 8, 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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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding). raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding); Flan (53F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F) in first reach in cooler from bar. Operator discarded cooked chicken, cooked pork, and Flan; remaining items less than 4 hours in reach in cooler. Operator in process of moving all items to another cooler for quick cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dishwasher station. Blocked with cart. Operator moved cart.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to trash can in bar area, unsecured.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils reaching 91 F. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed vacuumed breaker present but not properly installed. Educated operator on proper installation.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line sandwich station, first reach in cooler from bar.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 after priming and running three times. Operator called technician and set up manual sanitizer.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs and meat in non food grade bag. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator removed from bags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back. Operator provided paper towel.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in dry beans. Operator removed container.. Repeat 1/27/2023
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on storage spice rack above food. Operator moved for proper storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved for proper storage.
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.