FLYING BRIDGE RESTAURANT/WAHOOS RIVER BAR & GRILL
475 N RD, Naples FL 34104 · 239-213-1441
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 43 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12/1/2033.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025009625 | Jan 23, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chef Charles, hired more than 30 days prior does not have certified food manager certification
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken on cooks line, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-03-2025
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of food debris and grease on floor underneath cooking equipment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-03-2025
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in reach in cooler on expo line.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside bar cooler and reach in cooler on cooks line. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 12-03-2025
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf was one can of marinara sauce in a severely dented can.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Chef Charles does not have certified food manager certification
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken breast, per operator made 3 days prior not date marked. Operator date marked with 11-30
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of food debris under cooking equipment. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 04-30-2025
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At upstairs bar
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottles of water in multiple reach in coolers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind outside bar.
Apr 30, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator clean can opener at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled under equipments throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of hood soiled with grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Charles Sills 04-11-2019 and expired on 04-11-2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad, per operator, made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Feb 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Charles Sills 04-11-2019 and expired on 04-11-2024
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In walk in cooler operator had two pounds of salmon that was, per the operator vacuum sealed on site in a thawed state.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad, per operator, made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator filled triple sink: Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-22-2024
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler 5 pounds of ahi and 3 pounds of Redfish with a label stating to remove from packaging prior to thawing still under reduced oxygen packaging in a fully thawed state. In walk in cooler operator had two pounds of salmon that was, per the operator vacuum sealed on site in a thawed state.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. House made "mild sauce" containing hot sauce with butter (74 F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House made "mild sauce" containing hot sauce with butter (74 F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Foam sealer stored on food storage shelf above prep table. Operator moved to proper storage.
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/. Charles Sills 04-11-2019 and expired on 04-11-2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind downstairs bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In walk in cooler operator had two pounds of salmon that was, per the operator vacuum sealed on site in a thawed state.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad, per operator, made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed
Utensils in poor condition. Lemon juicer has an exterior surface that is peeling off. Operatpr discarded juicer.
May 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer, chlorine sanitizer 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired 12/1/2033.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef patties are stored over raw fish and raw shrimp. Operator moved the raw ground beef to proper storage.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Charles Sills expired 4/11/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the can opener blade. Operator washed and sanitized the can opener.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with a consumer advisory which was placed at the bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Nikolay S Nenov expired 2/10/2024.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. There is a buildup of food debris inside the door handles of the two make table coolers on the cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. The door on the upstairs ice machine gas a broken hinge.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the handwashing sinks at the bars.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
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.