JANES CAFE ON THIRD
1209 3 ST S, Naples FL 34102 · 239-261-2253
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On back cooks line chicken and chorizo (114 F - Hot Holding), operator reheated for proper hot holding.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to fill bucket with water. Educated operator on proper use of hand wash sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed menu marked for consumer advisory on items that do not require marking. Educated operator on proper use of consumer advisory. Operator changing markings on menus.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic and metal pan in back storage room.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and other medication stored on shelf with plastic containers and food. Operator moved for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cooked chicken n Reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach-in cooler on cook line shredded cheese, mozzarella(44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese, cheddar (45F - Cold Holding). Less than one hour per operator. Employee moved for proper storage for cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with laundry basket in front. Operator moved to allow access.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to get water for pancake batter.
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. Observed salmon bearing label to remove from packaging, not removed. Operator discarded product
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed rubber scrapper stored in sanitizer. Educated employee on proper storage. Employee moved rubber scrapper.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets and medicine stored above prep table with food and dishes. Operator moved for proper storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile in back storage room missing. Repeat 4/21/2025
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans in back storage area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board of flip top cooler on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee wage bottle in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved for proper storage.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing at back of the kitchen near by dishmachine.
Single-service coffee cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On back cooks line chicken and chorizo (114 F - Hot Holding), operator reheated for proper hot holding.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Operator restocked paper towels.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacks of 1/6th pans wet nesting on back drying rack.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the 7th reach in cooler in the storage area raw shell eggs are stored on top of spinach tortillas. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black buildup of food debris on the can opener blade.
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. There is no-three compartment sink, only a-two compartment sink if the dishwasher is not operating properly operator will not be able to wash, rinse and sanitize.
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict with unpasteurized poached eggs and hollandaise sauce on the menu with no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Storage room is dimly lit, flashlight needed to observe labels
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime on the can opener and the slicer in the rear room. Spoke to operator to have the items cleaned and sanitized before using.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the severs station. Emailed to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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