KELLY'S ROAST BEEF
8900 FOUNDERS PL, Naples FL 34120
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clam chowder hot held at improper temperature. Operator stated she had turned the warmer temperature down earlier. Operator turned temperature on the unit back up. clam chowder (112F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025054414 | Jul 2, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on wire shelving commingled with single-service paper goods used for food service. Jugs of soap were stored above and an aerosol can of grill cleaner was stored adjacent to food handler (food contact) gloves on the chemical shelf in the dish area. Recommended to Operator to store food handler gloves for food handling along with other single-use wraps and containers.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole beef roast held at 104F in a holding oven. Whole beef roast in a warming drawer was held at 108F. Operator stated heating/cooking and holding equipment is preset and they do not take cooking or holding temperatures. Explained proper cooking and holding temperatures for whole roasts. Per Operator, roasts were finished cooking less than four hours prior. Recommended reheated back to 130F for holding for the remainder of four hours. whole beef roast (104F - Hot Holding); whole beef roast (108F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed more than four metal and plastic insert pans, stored as clean, with old food debris and labels on the pans. Recommended Operator cull through remaining clean pans for cleanliness and re-wash and sanitize pans.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One prep person, one cook, one drive-thru person, a fry person and a Manager were all on duty with no one present with proof of Certified Food Protection Manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to the walk-in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles containing clear liquid, one stored under expediting table and one under the roast holding drawer. Explained to Operator that all spray bottles should be labeled as to their contents, to help prevent food or food contact surface contamination from accidental misuse of chemicals.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal handbag was stored directly on top of sandwich wraps on wire shelving. Another purse and a cosmetic bag were stored commingled with bread on wire shelving in the kitchen. Operator removed personal items from the food area. Personal lunch in a plastic container was stored on a shelf with single-service paper goods used for food. Manager removed container.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee working around exposed food with a beard and no beard guard.
Stored food not covered. Whole muscle raw beef roasts were stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. White metal baskets used for breading and stored as clean in the dish area are severely damaged, rusted/pitted with peeling paint. These should not be used for food preparation.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumber in the walk-in cooler stored above cherry tomatoes was observed to be covered with a white mold-like growth.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Evaporated milk was held in a make table in the fry area that was unplugged. Operator stated it had been out of cold holding for 20 minutes and placed in another cooler. evaporated milk (61F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clam chowder hot held at improper temperature. Operator stated she had turned the warmer temperature down earlier. Operator turned temperature on the unit back up. clam chowder (112F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored: A spray bottle of oven cleaner and a spray bottle of sanitizer were stored on a shelf with boxes of food handling gloves in the dish area. A spray bottle of sanitizer was stored immediately next to an open box of food portion bags and a case of Dasani water on the lower shelf of a rear prep table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled, one on chemical shelf and one under prep sink opposite the bag in box rack.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food: female food handler was wearing a watch while slicing beef and preparing food orders.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at the breading and fryer area was not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned a hat.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed numerous plastic insert pans, stored as clean in the dish area, with old labels still on the exterior of the pans. Discussed with Operator the importance of removing old labels prior to cleaning and sanitizing in order to prohibit bacterial growth and to keep items smooth and easily cleanable.
Stored food not covered. Sheet pans of raw whole muscle beef on a speed rack in the walk-in cooler were uncovered.
Utensils in poor condition. White breading baskets observed with peeling coating and rust in the peeled areas.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Repeat from 8/16/23 and 1/25/24.
Spray bottle containing pink substance not labeled, located on the fish maketable across from the fryers. Operator discarded chemical.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic ramekin stored in the Caesar dressing in the maketable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located by the walk-in cooler. Also no sign at the handwash sink next to the three-compartment sink.. Repeat from 1/25/24.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 copy to Operator, who signed. Gave additional copies to Operator.. Repeat from 8/16/24
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The sink by the soda boxes and the sink in the dish area were missing signs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish observed thawing unattended in a prep sink. Fish was at 40F proper temperature, but Operator and Employee stated it was thawing at room temperature for emergency thawing. Explained proper emergency thaw procedure and fish was placed, submerged, under continuous running cold water.
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added to mop sink, missing one vacuum breaker. Operator removed splitter.
Incomplete 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. Operator was unable to provide complete proof for all employees at time of inspection, provided one completed employee reporting agreement.
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