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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

1785 5 AVE S, Naples FL 34102 · 239.261.3500

Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats37
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2102919
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
APR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk 60°F(Cold Holding) and yogurt 59°F(Cold Holding) on cart near the reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; cream cheese (59F-ambient); butter (62F- ambient ). Per operator all items stored at front counter. Operator moved all items to reach-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time marks for butter and cream cheese, no written plan. Provided operator time as public health control form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used to store water jar. Operator removed water jar
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Whole apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Operator wrapped whole apples.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at prep area. Operator removed oil container.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 16, 2025 · Time Extended
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used to store water jar. Operator removed water jar
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Whole apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Operator wrapped whole apples.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at prep area. Operator removed oil container.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued to use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up Triple Sink (Quaternary - 100ppm) sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk 60°F(Cold Holding) and yogurt 59°F(Cold Holding) on cart near the reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on containers of milk inside the reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above the three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Expired quaternary test kit. Expired 03/15/2019.
Basic/16-01-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the table in front of the window.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table. Operator placed wet cloth inside sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4

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.