GOLDEN GROVE KITCHEN
12035 COLLIER BLVD, Naples FL 34116 · 2398218895
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 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. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, refrigerator doors have been opened a-lot during the lunch rush. Operator had employees put bags of ice on products
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025005829 | Jan 28, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On the cook line observed 1 pack of Raw tuna and 4 packs of Raw grouper fully thawed in the reduced oxygen package environment.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the lunch and dinner menu, observed a dish "poke bowl" served with raw tuna without an asterisk indicating the consumer advisory. Operator began to mark menus.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On the cook line observed 1 pack of Raw tuna and 4 packs of Raw grouper fully thawed in the reduced oxygen package environment.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer at establishment for multiple cold holding units.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. In kitchen, near Three compartment sink and cooks front line, Observed floor drain backing up cloudy wastewater spreading out over over three feet away into food storage and equipment areas. Discharge from drain has a foul odor of sewage. After five minutes, the discharge within six inches of the drain receded back into the drain. All other sewage was left under upright freezer, hallway, clean equipment and mixer. After discussion with operator, operator had dish washer mop hallway and began segregating area.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Secondary Test; Operator primed sanitizer Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near dishwasher area and front counter, observed a garbage can blocking sinks. Operator moved cans.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In several areas of the kitchen
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. In prep area, and near bead racks.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several walls in kitchen have missing wallboard and tiles.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust and accumulated debris on the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several walls in kitchen have accumulated food debris and grease
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener blade have accumulated debris
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance of kitchen. 9-14-2023
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter on front line and behind equipment on front line has accumulated debris
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near server station, wall is unsealed drywall 9-14-2023
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near front line of kitchen is soiled 9-14-2023
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, refrigerator doors have been opened a-lot during the lunch rush. Operator had employees put bags of ice on products
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener blade have accumulated debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At server area, Hand washing sink has a garbage can in front and a bustub of dirty dishes blocking the hand towels
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance of kitchen. 9-14-2023
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter on front line and behind equipment on front line has accumulated debris
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Near server station, wall is unsealed drywall 9-14-2023
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near front line of kitchen is soiled 9-14-2023
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At front counter and pickup window, ceiling is in disrepair and not smooth, durable and easily cleanable. 8-24-2022
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At kitchen entrance, wall is missing several tiles, and has a hole. At server area wall trim near soup hot holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen prep area near exit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Overhead fan at pickup window has accumulated debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near dry storage room area, utility sink, and back cooking line.
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.