ISLAND GYPSY CAFE AND MARINA BAR
292 CAPRI BLVD, Naples FL 34113 · 239-298-3944
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a number ten can of mandarin orange slices on the can rack in the storage area. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019026790 | May 21, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2019026478 | May 21, 2019 | May 29, 2019 | — |
| 7--2016035521 | Jul 6, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2016023101 | Apr 20, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 trainings expired for Kyla O, Josh B, Michael B, Jimmy S, Chris B, Chris G.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the drawer cooler under the grill raw ground beef is stored with raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the fry station Fish (57F - Cold Holding); shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); scallops (60F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); calamari (58F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler in the salad station cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the watermelon. In the bottom of the make table cooler in front of the range, Fish (48F - Cold Holding), operator iced the fish. In the make table cooler in the fry station Fish (57F - Cold Holding); shrimp (59F - Cold Holding); scallops (60F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (55F - Cold Holding); calamari (58F - Cold Holding).
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 trainings expired for Kyla O, Josh B, Michael B, Jimmy S, Chris B, Chris G.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the make table cooler in the middle of the cook line raw fish is stored above cooked vegetables. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the salad station employee food is stored with salad components. Operator discarded the employee food.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack in the office there are 3 severely dented number ten cans of sliced pineapple not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the naked table cooler in front of the flat top grill, Cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed off knives in the hand washing sink outside the employee bathroom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a cup without a handle inside a container of tomato sauce in the walk in cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On the can rack in the office there are 3 severely dented number ten cans of sliced pineapple not segregated from the undamaged cans. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple bags of onions and a case of lemons stored on the floor in the produce walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the bar.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a number ten can of mandarin orange slices on the can rack in the storage area. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some of the mussel tags are not marked with the last date served.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There is a number ten can of mandarin orange slices on the can rack in the storage area. See stop sale.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice at the top if the middle door of the three door reach in freezer in the storage area.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the glass door reach in cooler near the dish room raw pork is stored above tartar sauce and chipotle mayonnaise. Operator moved the pork to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot box in the dry storage area, pork ribs (129F - Hot Holding); clam chowder (132F - Hot Holding). Operator increased the heat of the hot box.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance inside the soda gun nozzle inside the entrance to the bar and the soda gun in the middle of the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There are plastic ramekins in crumbled blue cheese ans blue cheese dressing in the salad area. Operator removed the ramekins. Corrected on site. In the ice bin in the center of the bar and at the innermost ice bin at the bar metal shakers without handles are being used as ice scoops. The bartenders and operator gave been educated on the use of handled ice scoops. Corrective action taken.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom and the unisex bathroom in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tonga on the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs in the bathrooms.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chorizo is stored over raw fish. Operator moved the chorizo to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the. Make table cooler by the deep fryer, Fish (48F - Cold Holding); scallops (49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the items in the cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin in a container of salad dressing. Operator removed the ramekin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom and the unisex bathroom in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple bags of onions stored on the floor in the produce walk-in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tonga on the oven door handle. Operator moved the tongs to proper storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs in the bathrooms.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler by the range on the cook line, scallops (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the out of temperature items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic to go container inside a bin of breadcrumbs. Operator removed the to go container.
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the onions to proper storage.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill and the deep fryers.
Sep 5, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in the drawer cooler for one hour. Operator iced all items in the drawer cooler. In the walk-in cooler, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding), operator iced out of temperature items.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill and the deep fryers.
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the drawer cooler under the grill, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in the drawer cooler for one hour. Operator iced all items in the drawer cooler. In the walk-in cooler, Fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (47F - Cold Holding), operator iced out of temperature items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance in the nozzle of the soda gun at the entrance to the bar.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill and the deep fryers.
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