FRIENDLY & AMIGO RESTAURANT
12275 COLLIER BLVD #3, Naples FL 34116 · 239-231-4349
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024068491 | Oct 1, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2023036616 | May 17, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2018003174 | Dec 22, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 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/ Six employees in the establishment engaging food preparation and handling, no certified food manager on duty.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor at dry storage.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Oct 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12/1/24
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (88F - Hot Holding); cooked fish (94F - Hot Holding); cooked beef stew (89F - Hot Holding); cooked carrots (88F - Hot Holding). Operator stated foods had been cooked less than an hour prior to inspection. Advised operator on time temperature control. Operator placed cooked pork, cooked fish, and cooked beef stew on heat. Cooked carrots were placed in the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The handwashing sink in the bar area is missing a hand wash sign. Provided operator with handwashing sign.
Stored food not covered. In the reach in cooler that is outside in a storage shed, there is Raw pork with no protection placed in the reach in cooler. Operator began to to wrap raw pork with plastic wrap.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator added chlorine. End result, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter by the ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the front counter by the ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was setting up sink in incorrect order and signs above each basin were in incorrect order. Educated staff on proper set-up of three-compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter by the ice machine.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Provided forms to operator. This is a repeat violation from 11-28-23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed old can being used to scoop rice, and a plastic bowl to scoop cooked chicken being used.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen, observed several areas not smooth or durable and not easily cleanable.
Oct 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee going outside and returning to work without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator discussed hand washing with employee
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (106F - Hot Holding) Per operator, rice has been hot holding less than two hours from cooking. Operator put rice inside oven. In bar area, observed chicken pastry 110F Hot Holding. Per operator, pastries have been hot holding since 9:00 a.m. Operator threw away product. This is a repeat violation from 11-28-23
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. Provided forms to operator. This is a repeat violation from 11-28-23
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed old can being used to scoop rice, and a plastic bowl to scoop cooked chicken being used.
Dead roaches on premises. On floor near meat saw observed five dead roaches. On floor near Three compartment sink observed ten dead roaches.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator set up Three compartment sink properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two dirty ovens observed in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At front and back door
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen, observed several areas not smooth or durable and not easily cleanable.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In preparation area near meat saw
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed two 20 pound lp gas tanks inside kitchen. Operator moved tanks.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. In men's room no Hand soap
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and fryers have accumulated grease and debris. 11-28-23
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 11-28-23 Rear kitchen door not self closing
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Very dim at triple sink area
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen walls around walk in cooler have missing paint areas.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed beef patties in a holding unit with(131F - Hot Holding) at the lower level and beef patties (121F - Hot Holding) at the upper level. Per operator patties have been holding two hours, Operator turned up temperature setting and added upper shelf patties to lower shelf patties
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. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. Employees began filing out forms
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter
Equipment in poor repair. In outside storage room, chest freezer door is broken and not able to close completely
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter ice machine Operator replaced scoop and put a new one handle up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At back door of kitchen
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in kitchen supplying gas to the convection oven
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided forms to operator for compliance
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, near exit to bathroom
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near steam table, wall soiled with grease and debris
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.