MOORINGS INC ZEST
7410 LITTLE LANE, Naples FL 34105 · 239-326-2992
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a water bottle inside an ice machine located in the back, ice machine is used for drinks. Discussed with operator ice for drinks should be protected as it is considered a food item. Operator stated they will dump ice out and clean machine.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a water bottle inside an ice machine located in the back, ice machine is used for drinks. Discussed with operator ice for drinks should be protected as it is considered a food item. Operator stated they will dump ice out and clean machine.
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 cooler in the back preparation area, observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (46F - Cold Holding). Foods had a date of 7/28. Foods have not been used today for service. Determined the cooler is properly working all other foods were at or below 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cooler in the back preparation area, observed cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (46F - Cold Holding). Foods had a date of 7/28. Foods have not been used today for service. Determined the cooler is properly working all other foods were at or below 41F.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees using hand sink in the back food prep area as a dump sink for dirty glasses. Discussed with operator hand sinks are only for hand washing to prevent and reduce cross contamination. Operator stated they will provide a tub for servers to dump liquids in.
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. Operator had employee begin reading and signing form.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At the self service reach in cooler next to check out counter, observed containers of oatmeal, yogurt, cut fruit without the proper labeling.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. In the main kitchen area observed butter (72F - Cold Holding); in the cook line observed cooked garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods have been removed from cold holding unit for about two hours. Operator time marked foods.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Grouper in ROP operator stated fish was not frozen the entire time. Discuss special process requirement with operator.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Grouper in ROP operator stated fish was not frozen the entire time. Discuss special process requirement with operator.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fruit trays and yogurts dishes did not to have proper labeling near cashier.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Obechou Gubatan 12-3-2019 Servsafe expired.
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. Operator unable to provide proof of training for food handling employees.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two food handling employees wearing wrist watches. Employees removed watches.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single use takeout containers not inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Smoked salmon offered on Marquis and menus with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Operator added the asterisk to the marquis, and began reprinting menus.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Coffee beans with a cup with no handle. Operator removed cups.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Smoked salmon With no secondary designation, such as an asterisk to indicate consumer advisory applies. Operator reprinted menus and marquis
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher has accumulated scale and debris
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.