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J ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT

8860 TAMIAMI TRL N UNIT 103, Naples FL 34108 · 239-778-9095

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats226
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103805
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw fish in cook line holding unit. Operator adjusted to correct order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef being stored over whole muscle intact beef in Walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand washing sink at bar being used as a dump sink. Operator removed colander for dumping beverages.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On front line, observed knife between equipment. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork and artichokes on the cook line. Operator switched the products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front line hand sink with a dirty spoon inside. Operator removed the spoon.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed their high temp dish machine at 122 degrees F. Operator notified Ecolab and switched to a 200ppm quaternary sink.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for multiple seasons containers. Operator removed the bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored over food product and clean dishes in the dry storage and ware washing areas. Operator removed the items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/36-50-4/Warning
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw fish in cook line holding unit. Operator adjusted to correct order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple containers of dry stored food. Operator removed utensils and advised to notify staff to practice keeping handle out of product.
Basic/10-01-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area, multiple sinks not designated as hand wash sink with proper signage.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Found in all in cooler, multiple species of raw fish not protected by means of lid coverage for container.
Basic/08B-12-5
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of tomatoes and one 1lb can of green chiles dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked ribs. Operator switched containers.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed couscous 55F cold hold, cooked asparagus 60F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded time/temperature control for safety foods.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women's accessible bathroom. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line, beverage wait station. Operator has work order to fix.
Intermediate/27-16-5/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar bins.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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