LARRY’S LUNCHBOX CATERING
2650 AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH, Naples FL 34112 · 239-775-2500
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled bread for a sandwich with their bare hands. Educated the operator on proper handling of ready to eat foods. Operator discarded the slices of bread, washed their hands and put on gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler on the cook line, ham (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were sliced this morning and in cooler less than 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are items in the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Operator provided soap.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the chemical storage shelf.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. There are multiple old cardboard boxes being used as food contact containers in the walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is an accumulation of grease and food debris on the floor under and around the cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a hole in the wall between the hand washing sink and the triple sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. There is an unshielded utility light in the walk in cooler.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile.
Jul 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the storage area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile.
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there is a number 10 can of ground tomatoes either a dented rim. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table cooler in the kitchen cut tomato (48F); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) operator moved time temperature control for safety foods to the walk in cooler.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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 the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, both employees read and signed the agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the storage area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, ware washing and food storage areas are acoustic tile.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage there is a number 10 can of ground tomatoes either a dented rim. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw ground beef is stored over whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the make table cooler are damaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef is stored over raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold lije substance on the inside walls of the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Both door gaskets on the make table cooler are damaged.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold liks substance on the interior walls of the ice machine. There is a black buildup on the can opener blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the chemical storage area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. There is cardboard lining shelves in the walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The green cutting board in the prep area is deeply grooved and stained.
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the make table cooler doors are damaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a black mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle on the shelf by the ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer next to the walk-in cooler door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs are hanging from an oven door handle. Inspector spoke with the cook who moved the tongs to proper storage.
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.